Corran Ferry repairs update – Monday 9 October

The MV Corran return to service date is now expected to be during the week beginning Monday 23 October.

Due to storm Agnes and subsequent rainstorms, passenger carrying certification, sea trials and transportation home are now planned to commence Monday 16 October as follows:

• Steering health check (10 October).
• MCA visit - Passenger Certificate renewal (scheduled to take place on Monday 16 October)
• 1 day sea trial around the Isle of Bute area.
• 2 - 3 days sail back to Corran, Lochaber. (Weather dependant)
• 1 day to fit ramps on arrival to Corran.
• Return to service w/c 23 October

Chair of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee Cllr Ken Gowans said: “MV Corran is in her final phase of dry dock repairs and despite weather challenges and interruptions caused by Storm Agnes, every effort is ongoing to get her back in service as soon as possible.

“I would like to thank the public for their continued patience and understanding during this lengthy and difficult repair outage and also extend my gratitude to the crew and specialist contractors that continue to work tirelessly to complete the repair work to allow the return of the MV Corran to service.

“Once the MV Corran sea trials and MCA certification inspections are complete, the service return date will be communicated to the local community and the general public.”

For Corran Ferry temporary foot passenger timetables and service updates, please follow the new Corran Ferry Facebook page and the @CorranFerry Twitter/X page. You can also find information on the Council’s Corran Ferry website.