CalMac Fleet Faces Intensifying Crisis
CalMac’s newest ferry, MV Isle of Islay, ran into problems during recent sea trials. The issue was captured in a photograph credited to Brian Fulton.
Sea trials setback
The vessel is the latest addition to the company’s fleet. Problems surfaced while testing at sea.
Details of the malfunction have not been published by the operator. Investigations appear to be ongoing.
Wider fleet impact
Nine CalMac vessels are currently out of service. That number marks one of the most severe operational periods in the operator’s history.
Industry observers have used the phrase CalMac Fleet Faces Intensifying Crisis to describe the situation. The scale of outages is unprecedented for the operator.
Key facts
- Vessel: MV Isle of Islay.
- Event: Problems during sea trials.
- Photograph credit: Brian Fulton.
- Fleet status: Nine vessels out of action.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments as further information becomes available. Officials have been contacted for comment and updates.
