New Ferry Grounded for Repairs | Glasgow News

New ferry MV Isle of Islay grounded after just 15 weeks due to bow door issues, forcing single-ended service — now sidelined for two weeks while repairs begin in Greenock. Built in Turkey, it’s one of four new ships for CalMac’s Scottish routes, with backup vessels like MV Glen Sannox keeping services running. The pause isn’t just about doors — dock space, tech availability, and new-ship quirks all factored in. Meanwhile, CMAL has taken ownership of three other Turkish-built ferries — MV Loch Indaal, MV Lochmor, and MV Claymore — to ensure delivery amid shipyard financial woes, with Claymore arriving as early as 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3223d4b39076acac