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Loch-Portain

IMO Number
9274824
Vessel Type
Passenger Ro Ro Cargo Ship
Flag
United Kingdom

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Vessel Specifications

MMSI
235008928
Callsign
VQKE8
Width
14.0 m
Length
48.0 m

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Latest News

Ferry suffered gearbox issue
May 19, 2026

**Title: Gearbox Trouble Strikes the 'Loch Portain' Ferry** On May 18, the 'Loch Portain', which operates on the Berneray to Leverburgh route, encountered a malfunction in its main engine gearbox. Th...

Return from annual overhaul delayed
Mar 25, 2026

**Title: Delayed Return of 'Loch Portain' Affects Ferry Services** The 'Loch Portain', a crucial ferry on the Berneray - Leverburgh route, has experienced a setback in its return from its annual over...

Ferry had amended timetable due to damage to lift motor
Jun 18, 2025

Due to an issue with the lift of the 'Loch Portain', serving on the route Berneray-Leverburgh, an amended timetable was operated up to and including June 22 to allow the crew to support passengers who...

Ferry needed repairs of propulsion units in Greenock
Jun 10, 2025

The 'Loch Portain', serving on the route Berneray-Leverburgh, left Gourock and has entered a dry dock of the Dales Marine Services in Greenock on June 3 in order to carry out works on the vessel propu...

Time table amended until May 29 due to lift being out of order
May 14, 2025

Due to the lift of the 'Loch Portain' still being out of order, CalMac have amended the Berneray-Leverburgh timetable until May 29. This amended timetable allows the crew to support passengers who req...

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