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Meanwhile, MV Hebrides, which serves north of UIST and Harris, is expected to be out of service until April 22 – weeks after the original return date from April 6.
It was originally assumed that the MV Caledonian Islands would return to the water after the repairs last November, but this was set by discovering “steel deformation” and the need to replace both strict tube bearings.
The company said that the “wide” crucifixion repairs have now been completed, but the shafts require more “machines” in Denmark before they can sail the appeal.
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“We know that the absence of the continuous MV Caledonian Isles caused a major disturbance of the Arran and the broader network, and for this reason we took steps to ensure that when it returns, it provides a flexible and reliable service,” said Denkan Maxon, CEO of calm.
“Full and steel steel repairs have been subjected to strict searches and we are confident that the radical cause of steel deformation has been dissolved, with no other signs of deformation.
“The columns have undergone comprehensive tests from the engine to the fan, and any problems identified and processed as we go.
“We are in a regular contact with the Arman Fires Committee and we want to reassure the local community who expects the return of MV Caledonian Isles soon.”
Meanwhile, MV Hebrides’s return was delayed due to the need for six days of additional work to the arch and the strict slope.
Mr. Maxon said that the situation has worsened due to a new delay in delivery of MV Isle of Islay, the first four new phrases to be built in the CEMRE in CEMRE in Türkiye.
It was originally expected to deliver the new ship at the end of 2024, but it is not expected that the delays caused by the lack of employment and bad weather at the end of the second quarter of 2025 will be expected.
He said: “I know that this delay will lead to more inconvenience to our customers, and I apologize for this.
“This situation has doubled due to the delay, which we know is due to problems outside the control of anyone, with the delivery of MV Isle of Islay to Islay.
“If the new ship is with us on time, then we had an additional main ship in the fleet for a large part of the winter and we will not need to publish one of MV Isle of Aran or MV Lord of the Isles to Islay during the MV Finlagan repair.
“I would like to thank societies and agents for their understanding and patience during this last period of turmoil, and we will continue to provide the best possible service to our customers using the ships we have.”
MV Glen Sannox and MV Alfred will continue to provide services from Tron to BRODICK on Aran until MV Caledonian Isles will come to cover the Ardrossan-BRODICK road.
Calmac added that he was connected to Bentland’s phrases on the availability of the crew, with the intention of “maximizing” passengers to 428 on all MVLRED sailing until the end of May.
