Irish Sea Ferry Movements Update, Early November ’23
A round up of recent ferry fleet movements on the Irish Sea involving Isle of Man Steam Packet, Condor Ferries, Irish Ferries, CalMac, Seatruck / CLdN, P&O Ferries, and Stena Line.
Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac)
New Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to be named Glen Rosa
A new Caledonian MacBrayne ferry is to be named Glen Rosa, but could face further delays due to required modifications.
December 2022 ferry new-build news, deliveries and sales
A roundup of ferry deliveries, sales, and news about new ships on order from December 2022.
Ferry Fleets Update – October 2021
Your free guide to the ferry charters, scrapping’s, and deliveries which took place during October 2021.
New Ferry Purchased for CalMac Scottish Island Services
An agreement to purchase a second-hand ferry has been reached in order to reinforce Caledonian MacBrayne’s ferry services.
New CalMac Ferries to be built outside Scotland
Scottish Government owned shipyard Ferguson Marine Engineering has been eliminated from the bidding process for two new Caledonian Macbrayne ferries
Major Calmac Ferry Replacement Project Begins
CMAL has started the process to secure substantial renewal of Caledonian MacBrayne “small vessel” fleet
Former Seatruck Ferries Sold to Scottish Government
Scottish Government controlled Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited has purchased two former Seatruck freight ferries currently used by Northlink on Shetland and Orkney services
Clipper Ranger and Clipper Pennant latest
A quick update on Seatruck Ferries’ CLIPPER PENNANT and CLIPPER RANGER which have now both been dry-docked.
Vessel Profile: MV CANNA
Canna Introduction CANNA was the 7th of 8 island class vehicle and passenger ferries built to operate lifeline services to the Hebrides for Caledonian MacBrayne. The island class design was by Burness Corlett, and based on that of a military landing craft. The vessels are notable for lowering their ramps whilst still approaching the slipway. This is to avoid grounding the shallow-draughted vessel and is possible due to the 2-stage folding action of the ramp itself. When the ramp is deployed only the rearmost section lowers until it contacts the slipway. The front section of the ramp then unfolds allowing vehicles and passengers to disembark. Prior to entering service between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island, CANNA had a varied career in Scottish waters. She replaced her sister ship BRUERNISH on the Rathlin Island route in April 1997. In 2017 CANNA was replaced by the purpose-built SPIRIT OF RATHLIN after almost 20 years of unbroken service … Read more
