HEBRIDES

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Ferry delayed due to debris in propeller

The starboard side propeller of the 'Hebrides', serving on the route Uig-Tarbert.Lochmaddy, caught debris in the port of Uig on Nov 28, 2024, which had to be removed. As a consequence, the 'Hebrides' departed from the port only at 10:10 a..m., 30 minutes behind the scheduled departure time at 9.40 a.m., with an ETA at Tarbert as of 11:50 a.m.

Ferry assisted yacht

The 'Hebrides' along with the RNLI lifeboat 17-26 (MMSI:232004402) from Mallaig assisted a yacht in distress near the Isle of Eigg in the evening of June 1, 2023, while en route to Tarbert. The ferry received a mayday call and assisted the yacht until being released by the Coastguard.

Ship sidelined after discovery of Covid-19 infection

CalMac has cancelled several sailings of the 'Hebrides' from Tarbert to Uig, after a crew member tested positive for Covid-19, while departing Tarbert on Nov 11, 2021. The vessel returned to Uig with no passengers on board in order to be deep cleaned. It resumed its service after reviews and deep cleaning on Nov 12 at 11.50 a.m.