Quote Originally Posted by BCram View Post
deep depression over Islay. If only they had listened!
What is the current problem with Calmac over Islay apart from the fact that the current two Calmac ferries on the Kennacraig to Islay Route cannot sail to Port Ellen if there is a puff of wind.
Today (Monday) it allegedly could not sail to Port Ellen as the grain boat was in its preferred berth at Port Ellen Pier. Rubbish!
According to Calmac AIS Shipping the grain boat was NOT lying in the preferred berth for the Calmac ferries.
This is just an excuse to sail to Port Askaig. Calmac’s annual losses will require an even bigger bailout by the Scottish Government as pier dues will have to be paid to Argyll and Bute Council who own Port Askaig pier.
The pier at Port Ellen is owned by Scottish Government owned CMAL who have screwed up the construction of the two new Calmac ferries at Ferguson’s shipyard.