CalMac ferry MV Hebrides has returned to service after divers successfully cleared the obstruction from its propeller.
Expert divers were called to Lochboisdale on Saturday after the ferry’s propeller got caught in something underwater.
The incident happened as the vessel was attempting to berth on Friday.
Services between Ullapool and South Uist were cancelled yesterday as the vessel remained anchored and out of service.
MV Hebrides, which traditionally services Ullapool to Lochmaddy, has been diverted to the South Uist port this weekend due to ongoing council pier works at Lochmaddy.
✅ GREEN #Ullapool #Lochmaddy 05Feb Divers were successful in clearing the obstruction from the propeller, sailings will adhere to the following timetable: https://t.co/QWAgX3NfeO
— CalMac Service Info (@CalMac_Updates) February 5, 2023
Upon arrival at the port, the team entered the water and successfully cleared the obstruction from the propeller.
CalMac has imposed an amended timetable for the day as the vessel returns to service.
✅GREEN #Oban #Lochboisdale 05Feb The dive inspection has been completed and MV Hebrides is free to return to service, meaning the berth at Lochboisdale is now available. Therefore this service will operate to the advertised amended timetable. https://t.co/A4Sib7bol8
— CalMac Service Info (@CalMac_Updates) February 5, 2023
Disruption onboard services between Oban, Castlebay, and Lochboisdale has also come to an end as MV Hebrides leaves Lochboisdale.
Services were forced to avoid the South Uist port on Saturday as divers made their way to the area.
Operators have implemented an amended timetable on the route as services return to normal.
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