What Crew Members Say About Isle-Of-Mull

**Title:** Paddle Steamer 'Waverley' Comes to the Rescue of Stranded Passengers On May 19, passengers found themselves in a bind when the ferry 'Isle of Mull' suffered a malfunction, leaving many stranded. Fortunately, the crew aboard the iconic paddle steamer 'Waverley' stepped in to provide much-needed assistance. While navigating the scenic Sound of Mull, the 'Waverley' learned of the urgent situation after the breakdown of the 'Isle of Mull' on Tuesday. Although another CalMac ferry, named 'Loch Frisa', was on standby, it could not accommodate all the affected travelers on its 6:40 p.m. sailing. Demonstrating a spirit of cooperation, the crew of the 'Waverley' took it upon themselves to help. They successfully transported 42 foot passengers from Craignure back to Oban, ensuring their safe return home. Following the incident, the 'Isle of Mull' has resumed its regular operations after receiving necessary spare parts for repair. This swift rescue not only showcased the resilience within the maritime community but also highlighted the charm and reliability of the 'Waverley' as a vital vessel in the region.

**Title: Disruptions on Oban-Castlebay-Lochboisdale Route Due to Technical Hiccups** The maritime route connecting Oban, Castlebay, and Lochboisdale faced significant interruptions following a technical issue aboard the 'Isle of Mull' on March 14. This incident prompted a thorough investigation, resulting in the service being prone to last-minute disruptions or cancellations. On May 20, passengers were particularly affected, as the sailings departing Oban at 07:25 a.m., 09:55 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. were all cancelled. Additionally, the scheduled trips from Craignure at 08:45 a.m., 11:05 a.m., and 1:35 p.m. did not take place. Fortunately, the operations of the 'Loch Frisa' remained unaffected and continued to provide service during this period of uncertainty. Travelers planning to use this route are advised to stay updated on the latest service information and prepare for possible changes in schedules.

**Title: Technical Glitch Impacts Isle of Mull Ferry Service** On March 14, the 'Isle of Mull', a key ferry operating the Oban-Castlebay-Lochboisdale route, encountered a technical problem that necessitated a thorough investigation. As a result, ferry services on this route may experience disruptions or even cancellations with little prior notice. Passengers are advised to stay updated regarding potential changes to their travel plans.

The 'Isle of Mull', serving on the route Oban-Craignure, suffered a technical issue with the starboard side engine governor on Feb 11, 2026. As a consequence, a number of sailings on Feb 12 had to be cancelled. Affected were the departures from Oban at 07:20 a.m., 09:50 a.m., 12:25 p.m. and the departure from Craignure at 08:40 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 01:35 p.m. The 03:50 p.m. deparure from Oban and the 05:00 p.m. sailing departing Craignure remained liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice. To provide additional capacity, the 'Loch Frisa' operated the following additional sailings: Departure Craignure - 09:45 a.m. Arrival Oban - 10:45 a.m. Departure Oban - 11:05 a.m. Arrival Craignure - 12:05 p.m. The 'Clansman' operated an amended timetable. The repairs to the 'Isle of Mull' have been completed on Feb 13, and the vessel resume its service with the 07:20 a.m. sailing from Oban. To allow for testing of the repairs, the sailings, however, remained liable to disruption at short notice.

The lift of the 'Isle of Mull', serving on the route Oban-Craignure, was out out of service on Aug 23. An engineer went on board and carried out repairs. Customers were advised that the passenger access system in both Oban and Craignure remained in operation. Passengers who required assistance were advised to travel aboard the ferry 'Loch Frisa'.

On Agu 14, the 'Isle of Mull', serving on the route Oban-Craignure, suffered a technical issue that required further investigations. As a consequence, the scheduled 07:25 a.m. sailing from Obanwas delayed by approximately 30 minutes.

The 'Isle of Mull', serving on the route Oban-Craignure, suffered a technical issue withthe port side main engine on the morning of July 30. The issue required further investigation at the quay in Oman, and as a consequence, the scheduled departure from the port at 07:25 was delayed. After repairs were successfully completed, the vessel started loading operations, but there may be a knock on delay to the sailings for the remainder of the day. Customers were advised, however, to check in as normal.

The 'Isle of Mull' return was pushed back a little further. CalMac's expectation was to have the evacuation slides repaired and be ready to re- enter service by June 25. That represented a 10 day extension on the original plan, which would have seen her return by June 15. Due to the knock-on effect of delays to the 'Finlaggan's over-haul, that date was pushed back another four days to June 29. The ferry will be heading for dry-dock in Greenock on May 24, to have her new marine evacuation slides fitted. That gives five weeks to have the work done, to return just before the peak month of July. All those with affected bookings should be contacted by CalMac.

The 'Isle of Mull', serving on the route Oban-Lochboisdale-Castlebay, suffered an issue with the radar on March 25. The defect required further investigations. As a consequence, the scheduled 1:35 p.m. departure from Oban was delayed. The vessel finally departed Oban one hour behind schedule.

The 'Isle of Mull', serving on the route Oban - Colonsay, suffered an issue with the embarkation slide of the Marine Evacuation System (MES) on March 21, 2025. As a consequence, the passenger capacity on these sailings had to be reduced. Passengers were advised to book in advance.