Skye triangle vessel, MV Hebrides, has been held up at her annual overhaul on the River Mersey.
The CalMac ferry was delayed in getting floated out of the drydock unit last week
when she was due to transfer to a lay-up berth for further work and final formal
inspections.
Tugs requested to tow the ship out of the dry dock were cancelled so the Hebrides had to remain high and dry until the tug boats were available.
She relocated to Birkenhead Docks on Friday for the final stretch of work ahead of formal surveys. All going well she is expected to achieve official clearance around midweek, allowing her to proceed to sea and set a homeward bound course.
MV Hebrides original return date of 6 April was extended to today. Now an extra four days have been added on.
Revised CalMac schedules presently indicate she should pick up her Tarbert and Lochmaddy timetable this Saturday. MV Clansman will remain on the route meanwhile.
MV Hebrides delayed a little longer at overhaul
22 April 2025
