South Uist ferry passengers are enduring a twelve voyage after the vessel was unable to berth in bad weather.
MV Isle of Arran is heading back to the mainland.
Storm force winds on arrival at Lochboisdale presented great difficulties for the MV Isle of Arran.
The ship found it impossible to berth safely in the wild conditions.
If follows three days of weather disruption on the South Uist route.
Yesterday’s sailing from Uist was brought forward a day to take place on Tuesday.
An adverse forecast prevented a sailing to the island on Wednesday.
Today’s additional sailing is returning to Oban without docking.
Meanwhile, the chances of a service tomorrow (Fri) is presently looking doubtful with another band of strong winds forecast.
CalMac
Lengthy 12 hour voyage for ferry passengers as bad weather prevents ship from berthing
15 November 2018