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Ferry participated in SAR operation
The scheduled arrival in Brodick, Arran, on April 25, 2024, at 4.15 p.m. of the 'Isle of Arran' was delayed as it participated in an SAR operation and launched a fast rescue crraft. Also the Coastguard scrambled helicopters from Inverness and Stornoway, and RNLI lifeboats from Troon and Arran also rushed to the scene in the Firth of Clyde near Ardrossan. An RAF Poseidon plane was mobilized too. A fishing boat sank after smashing into a tanker between Ardrossan and Arran at around 3 p.m. The ‘RNLB Jim Moffat’ from Troon recovered the castaways from a liferaft. With initial casualty care being carried out by the volunteer lifeboat crews, the Troon lifeboat made best speed back to Troon to meet with the other partner emergency services at the lifeboat station. Once back at the lifeboat berth, the casualties were handed over to the care of the ambulance service and coastguard teams, and the lifeboat crew made the all-weather lifeboat ready for service with the assistance of the shore crew. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Police Scotland and MCA Survey and Inspection teams have been informed. Report with photos: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/12550368/three-rescued-from-sinking-fishing-boat-after-horror-firth-of-clyde-crash/
Ferry sidelined after positive Covid-19 test
After a crew member returned a positive COVID-19 test, the 'Isle of Arran', servicing the route Oban-Craignure, has been withdrawn from service to allow for the vessel to be deep cleaned and crew replaced on Dec 29, 2021. As a result, several sailings departing from Oban and Craignure were cancelled. After the replacement crew has joined the vessel, the ship resumed the service on Dec 30.
Engine trouble fixed in Oban
The 'Isle of Arran' suffered a technical issue on its main engine while departing Oban on Nov 12, 2021. The vessel resumed its trip to Craignure and then shifted back to Oban without cargo the same evening. The starboard main engine was repaired at the quay, and a tangled rope underneath the vessel has also been removed by divers. The vessel returned to service from Oban on Nov 13 at 7.20 p.m.
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