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Isle-Of-Lewis

IMO Number
9085974
Vessel Type
Passenger Ro Ro Cargo Ship
Flag
United Kingdom

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Vessel Specifications

MMSI
232002521
Callsign
MVNP4
Width
18.0 m
Length
101.0 m

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Latest News

Ferry suffered exhaust and turbocharger issues
May 18, 2026

**Title: 'Isle of Lewis' Encounters Technical Challenges with Exhaust and Turbocharger** On May 15, the ferry 'Isle of Lewis', which operates the Ullapool-Stornoway route, experienced a significant s...

Additional steelwork needed during maintenance
Feb 25, 2026

**Title: Essential Steelwork Delays 'Isle of Lewis' Service Amid Maintenance Updates** CalMac has officially announced that the 'Isle of Lewis' will undergo significant steelwork repairs, prompting a...

Ferry suffered ramp issue
Dec 16, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered an issue with the bow ramp on Dec 16. As a consequence, an amended timetable was operated to allow engineers to attend for inspection...

Ferry returned to Oban due to technical issue
Dec 12, 2025

On the morning of Dec 12, the 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered a technical issue, that required further investigations. To allow this to be carried out, the vessel has re...

Defect under repair in Stornoway
Dec 05, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered a defect on a piece of equipment associated with the life saving apparatus on Dec 3, and all sailings of the day had to be cancelled....

Propulsion obstructed by debris in the bow thruster
Dec 04, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, goc debris in its bow thruster on Dec 2, which was obstructing the propulsion. As a consquenece, the scheduled sailing departing Oban at 1 p.m...

Repairs of ventilation system completed
Nov 17, 2025

Repairs have been carried out on the car deck ventilation system of the 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Ullapool-Stornoway, and the full vehicle capacity has been reinstated on Nov 17, starting...

Ferry offers additional sailiguin to provide additional capacity after ventilation fault
Nov 14, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Ullapool-Stornoway, which has suffered a fault with the car deck ventilation system, continued to operate with a 30 car restriction until further notice. Due...

Ferry operating with restrictions due to fault with car deck ventilation system
Nov 10, 2025

Due to the technical fault with the car deck ventilation system on the 'Isle of Lewis', all sailings up to and including the 2:30 p.m. departure from Stornoway on Nov 10 were operated as passenger onl...

Ferry delayed due to vehicle issue
Oct 27, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Ullapool-Stornoway, suffered a delay on Oct 26 to an issue with a vehicle onboard in Ullapool. After the car deck was cleared, the ferry finally departed from...

Ferry delayed due to medical emergency
Oct 21, 2025

On Oct 20, a medical emergency occurred on the 'Isle of Lewis', servingf on the route Ullapool-Stornoway. To deal with this, the ferry remained stationary in Ullapool beyond the scheduled departure ti...

Crossing delayed due to ramp issue
Sep 30, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered an issue with the ramp, which required further investigations, on Sep 290. As a consequence, the depature from Oban at 1:10 p.m. was...

Ferry delayed due to technical issue
Sep 09, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered a technical issue which required further investigation on Sep 9. As a consequence, the scheduled departure from Castlebay at 06:55 a....

Ferry suffered issue with bow visor
Aug 19, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered an issue with the bow visor in the port of Oban on Aug 19. As a consequence, the scheduled 1.10 p.m. sailing from Oban iwas delayed....

Ramp and propulsion trouble
Aug 19, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered a technical issue with the ramp on Aug 15 and a potential fouled propeller. Both problems required further inspections, and the depar...

Technical issue caused delays
Jun 11, 2025

Due to a technical issue with the 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, on June 11, the scheduled departure from Oban at 1:10 p.m. was delayed, while further investigations took place....

Ferry suffered engine issues
May 22, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered a technical issue impacting the port side main engine on the morning of May 18. Initially, the scheduled 12:40 pm. departure from Oba...

Call at Craignure cancelled due to medical emergency
Apr 09, 2025

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban - Castlebay, had a medical emergency onboard on the morning of April 9. As a conseuquence, the 06:55 a.m. sailing had to return to Castlebay. In the foll...

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