The MV Hebrides has been repaired after running aground.
The ferry -
Ferry due back in service after grounding
14 October 2016
The vessel is expected to return to service on the Uig, Tarbert and Lochmaddy service
on Monday, pending the successful result of sea trials on Saturday.
Monday should
also see Clansman and the Lord of the Isles return to their usual routes and resume
normal service.
Repositioning of vessels will take place on Sunday
Ross Moran, Cal Mac's general operations' manager said: "Many communities have been
disrupted to a greater or lesser extent by MV Hebrides being taken out of service
for dry-
"None more so than South Uist, which temporarily lost its daily return service from Lochboisdale to Mallaig with MV Lord of the Isles.
"While there has been some very understandable frustration about the situation, there
has also been a much appreciated amount of understanding and support, for which CalMac
is very grateful.
"We thank the people and businesses of South Uist and all other
communities affected by this uncertain period for their great patience and we apologise
for the undoubted inconvenience.
"We look forward to successful completion of sea trials for MV Hebrides on Saturday
and a return to normal service across the network on Monday."