Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others)

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Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) Nov 13, 2014 4:14:54 GMT -8 paulvanb likes this

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Post by FNS on Nov 13, 2014 4:14:54 GMT -8

This thread is for discussion and photo displays of all ferries and companies that operate on routes in Scotland.

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Now that the LOCH SEAFORTH is out of the hands of FSG and into CalMac's, we'll commence all further discussions of that ship here on this thread.

We begin with a good news story with pictures of the new ferry MV LOCH SEAFORTH after her arrival in Scotland, her home of her intended service:

forargyll.com/2014/11/take-a-tour-with-the-transport-minister-on-visit-to-mv-loch-seaforth-at-port-glasgow/

There's good coverage. trackings, and photos of this ship on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/pages/MV-Loch-Seaforth-II/1450589258528946

Enjoy!

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Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) Aug 26, 2016 22:20:27 GMT -8

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Just because

HERE

CalMac beats off competition to scoop £900 million contract

Fri 26 Aug 2016 by Rebecca Moore

Scottish ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac Ferries) has scooped a £900 million (US$1.189 billion) contract to continue operating the Clyde and Hebrides Ferries Network – and part of the deal is to deliver harbour operations.

State-owned CalMac beat off competition from Serco Caledonian Ferries Limited to win the eight-year contract, which was awarded by the Scottish government's Transport Scotland and starts on 1 October this year.

The separate, but linked contract will see it deliver harbour operations at 24 ports on behalf of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) – this is the first time that ferry and harbour operations have been split in this way.

CMAL managing director Martin Dorchester said: "Now the contracts have been signed we can start to share information with staff and customers about our ambitious plans to transform the experience of ferry travellers during the lifetime of the contract."

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Kahloke Global Moderator White Swan Posts: 4,296	Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) Dec 4, 2016 10:59:50 GMT -8 Starsteward, paulvanb, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kahloke on Dec 4, 2016 10:59:50 GMT -8 Discovered this really cool video on CalMac's new ferry, Loch Seaforth, which as we know was designed and built by FSG. Enjoy!
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Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) May 11, 2021 21:19:01 GMT -8 Starsteward and paulvanb like this

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Post by Neil on May 11, 2021 21:19:01 GMT -8

Another CalMac item... I love poking around their site.

This cute little thing pretty much defines the minimum size of a car ferry: about forty feet long, with room for one car, and what kind of looks like a bus shelter for a 'lounge'. Multiple daily trips serving an island of about forty people.

www.calmac.co.uk/fleet/mv-carvoria

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Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) May 20, 2021 19:29:46 GMT -8

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May 11, 2021 21:19:01 GMT -8 Neil said:

Another CalMac item... I love poking around their site.

This cute little thing pretty much defines the minimum size of a car ferry: about forty feet long, with room for one car, and what kind of looks like a bus shelter for a 'lounge'. Multiple daily trips serving an island of about forty people.

Watching videos of these brave ships, especially in winter gales, sure entices me to want to visit and explore one day.

yak Voyager Posts: 238	Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) Jun 10, 2021 19:32:59 GMT -8 paulvanb and Kahn_C like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by yak on Jun 10, 2021 19:32:59 GMT -8 Fascinating solution...

Low Light Mike Voyager Posts: 18,560	Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) Jun 11, 2021 7:07:43 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 11, 2021 7:07:43 GMT -8 Jun 10, 2021 19:32:59 GMT -8 yak said: Fascinating solution... Thanks for sharing this. This is fascinating to watch.
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paulvanb Voyager Posts: 1,180 Member is Online	Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) Jul 6, 2021 19:17:54 GMT -8 grk2 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulvanb on Jul 6, 2021 19:17:54 GMT -8 Here's another one. Check out the wave action!
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paulvanb Voyager Posts: 1,180 Member is Online	Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) Oct 28, 2021 21:01:56 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulvanb on Oct 28, 2021 21:01:56 GMT -8 It appears that CalMac is having a few issues these days. www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-59065319

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Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) Oct 28, 2021 21:42:51 GMT -8 Starsteward and paulvanb like this

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Oct 28, 2021 21:01:56 GMT -8 paulvanb said:

It appears that CalMac is having a few issues these days.

www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-59065319

Boy. Scots complaining about having to depend on thirty year old ferries. Here on the west coast of North America, a thirty year old ferry is considered barely broken in. Degraded hull plating? Pshaw! nothing more than the maritime version of teen acne.

Interesting to read that CalMac is accused of becoming more risk averse, in cancelling sailings more frequently due to weather. We're certainly living with that reality in relation to BC Ferries, as well.

paulvanb Voyager Posts: 1,180 Member is Online	Ferries of Scotland (CalMac and others) Jul 24, 2023 7:44:49 GMT -8 via Tapatalk Low Light Mike likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulvanb on Jul 24, 2023 7:44:49 GMT -8 Here are the two ferries in Ferguson Shipyards fiasco. www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65795252