CalMac has warned it may cancel some motorhome bookings on the Ullapool -
The move follows greatly increased pressure on MV Loch Seaforth since MV Hebrides was removed from service yesterday.
Consequences stemming from her absence has placed extra high demand on the ferry service for Lewis as people divert to the alternative sea link for Lewis and Harris.
No service operated today or yesterday on the Hebrides’ runs on the Skye triangle service, resulting in severe difficulties for freight, vehicles and travellers trying to move across the Minch.
Six journeys a day are being lost during the peak summer season while the ship is laid up in Ullapool for repairs.
CalMac said: “Due to disruption elsewhere in the network, essential supplies on (the Ullapool -
“Therefore, bookings for motorhomes are subject to cancellation.”
Supermarket supplies for Uist face a diversion via Ullapool followed by a long drive to Leverburgh to be shipped across the Sound of Harris.
Motorhomes occupy a large footprint on the ferry’s vehicle deck, reducing space for other vehicles.
However, their great benefit is that if turned away at the pierhead the occupants are assured of a bed for the night, avoiding a desperate scramble for last minute accommodation.
Vehicles getting priority include trucks carrying food and other goods for supermarkets and shops as well as consignments of drugs, medical oxygen and other medical supplies.
The transportation of bulk fuel, livestock, and animal feed is also expected to be included on the list.
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CalMac: Motorhomes may be refused travel during current ferry chaos
27 July 2022
