Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Herbie Montgomery is with Donald Mackenzie Danny and Donald Mackenzie at Calmac ferry Stornoway to Ullapool . .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Ferry crew praised for berthing lurching ferry. The official Facebook page for Clyde and Hebridean Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne. Welcome to our service status page where you will receive clearer and more detailed information on the current journey status of each of the routes in the CalMac network. Many other problems created by Storm Dennis are continuing too. Video, 00:00:51Stargazers witness solar eclipse spectacle, Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding. Land Sea and Islands Centre; Transportation in Mallaig ... CalMac ferries have done us proud, all round the Outer Hebrides and to & from the mainland. How does a vaccine get approved? Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Video, 00:01:29Australia storms: Dog rescued from sea of foam, One-minute World News. The managing director of ferry company CalMac, Robbie Drummond, tweeted: ‘All credit to the skill of our Masters and one to consider for those pressing CalMac to take more risk. The CalMac ferry Loch Seaforth prepares to leave Ullapool in calm waters. Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Stansted Express service has shut down for the morning, with passengers to and from the UK’s fourth-busiest airport urged not to travel. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Clean to covid standards, bright, super range of seating and lounges, good bars, always left on time and a fab way of seeing the islands and approaches. Video, 00:00:51, Stargazers witness solar eclipse spectacle, Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding. William Campbell, a 48-year-old haulage driver and local who filmed the ferry’s bumpy ride, boarded the ferry back to the Isle of Arran later that evening, telling the BBC that his journey was a “wee bit choppy”. Video, 00:00:56Geminid meteor shower dazzles night skies, Australia storms: Dog rescued from sea of foam. The official Facebook page for Clyde and Hebridean Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne. Safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority.". He added that, while visitors might be spooked by the conditions, it’s “easier not to be scared of it when you grow up with it”. It was trying to pull into port at Androssan Harbour on the west coast of Scotland. American Express is no longer accepted. Captain has just announced it’s a Force 9 and there will be rough seas, but don’t worry, they’ll be using stabilising fins. Read our full mailing list consent terms here. CalMac ferry makes emergency stop after crack spotted in hull. After a delay, the ferry departed for Arran at 7.30pm. Caledonian MacBrayne: Rough crossing - See 244 traveler reviews, 182 candid photos, and great deals for Mallaig, UK, at Tripadvisor. Video, 00:02:53How does a vaccine get approved? i am currently witnessing the ruin of on of the most romantic and loved ferry runs in the world. Caledonian MacBrayne, Mallaig: See 244 reviews, articles, and 182 photos of Caledonian MacBrayne, ranked No.2 on Tripadvisor among 11 attractions in Mallaig. Video, 00:00:51Ferry crew praised for berthing lurching ferry, Up Next, Top Republican vs White House on President-elect Biden. On Firday 14 February, the "MV Caledonian Isles" ferry vessel owned by the CalMac Ferries, faced rough weather conditions as it was struggling to berth at the Ardrossan harbor. so ive seen everything thats been going on at armadale pier for nearly 10 years now. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Video, 00:01:04One-minute World News. Caledonian MacBrayne - Oban Day Trips: CalMac Ferry - Ardrossan - Bro-dick - See 810 traveller reviews, 442 candid photos, and great deals for Oban, UK, at Tripadvisor. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Journey is ‘a wee bit choppy’, says passenger, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Video, 00:04:15, 'Don't give up, the storm ends': A message of hope. ive seen a lot, but this year is on a different planet! A ferry was buffeted by high winds and rocked by stormy waters as it tried to dock amid Storm Dennis. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Staff on the boat were courteous and pleasant and helpful. Severe flood warnings remain in place in the wake of Storm Dennis, with more rain expected to fall in the week, A husky and its owner are rescued by emergency services after flooding in Nantgarw, Wales after Storm Dennis hit the UK, Waves crash against the harbour wall in Isle of Whithorn, An employee cleans a nail salon on Market street in Pontypridd after Storm Dennis hits the UK leading to widespread flooding, Laura Court and Louise Bedgood mop up the floor of Lougos hair dressers in Oxford Street, Nantgarw, A Land Rover wades through flooded roads in the Wye Valley, near the hamlet of Wellesley in Hereford, A rainbow appears over flooded fields in the Wye Valley, A firefighter carries a dog to safety as part of ongoing rescue operations due to flooding in Nantgarw, Two men cleaning up the street in Pontypridd, Rescue operations continue after flooding in Nantgarw, Members of the public start the clean up following flooding from storm Dennis in Newcastleton, Scotland, Local residents remain cheerful as walk through receding floodwater in Mountain Ash, Wales, A car trapped by debris carried by floodwater, on the road outside the Aberdare Hotel in Mountain Ash, Wales, Flood water surrounds abandoned cars left in a flooded street in Tenbury Wells, after the River Teme burst its banks in western England, A man rescues a floating plant pot from flood water, outside of a flood-bound house in Tenbury Wells, Items float in flood water inside a flooded charity shop in Tenbury Wells, Flood damage in Bridge Street, Crickhowell, South Wales, A digger is used to clear debris, carried by floodwater, from the road outside the Aberdare Hotel, Flood water surrounds abandoned cars left in a flooded street in Tenbury Wells, An Environmental Agency Officer gives a briefing as the River Ouse in York continues to rise potentially causing further flooding as Storm Dennis causes disruption across the country, A man walks through a flooded convenience store in Tenbury Wells, Employees of York City Council use sand bags to increase flood defences, A van is driven through standing water on a road in Tenbury Wells, A footbridge in Pontypridd is blocked by debris after Storm Dennis hit the UK, Waves crash over the lighthouse at Porthcawl, South Wales, Members of the 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland erect flood barricades in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, Bricks and debris cover damaged cars after part of a building collapsed in Herne Bay, An empty coach sits abandoned in flood water after the River Teme burst its banks near Lindridge, Standing water on a road in Tenbury Wells, A rescue boat is lifted from the water by Mountain Rescue crews after a river patrol on the River Ouse in York, Flood water surrounds grave stones in a graveyard in Tenbury Wells, One-year-old Blake is carried by a rescue worker as emergency services continue to take families to safety, A dog and its owner are rescued by emergency services after flooding in Nantgarw, A car passes over Teston Bridge near Maidstone in Kent, An aerial view of the Welsh village of Crickhowell which has been cut off, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, Storm Dennis: Ferry struggles to dock in dramatic video, UK is still struggling in the aftermath of Storm Dennis, Air, rail and ferry disruption as Storm Dennis hits UK, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Namely its crewmembers had to deal and operate under the storm Dennis' high winds. A ferry was buffeted by high winds and rocked by stormy waters as it tried to dock amid Storm Dennis. MV Caledonian Isles was trying to get into Ardrossan harbour during high winds on Friday. Video, 00:02:34'Don't give up, the storm ends': A message of hope, Stargazers witness solar eclipse spectacle. Ferry crew praised for berthing lurching ferry at Ardrossan The crew of a CalMac ferry have been praised for their skill as dramatic footage showed the vessel struggling to berth in stormy seas. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Heart-stopping footage shows how the CalMac ferry was buffeted by 80mph crosswinds as it tried to find port in Androssan Harbour, Scotland, on … Video, 00:02:34, 'Don't give up, the storm ends': A message of hope, Stargazers witness solar eclipse spectacle. … Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries said Storm Dennis caused “major disruption” to its services over the weekend, but the company took time to praise the “skill of our Masters and crew” as they used windows in the rough weather to get customers from A to B. Stuart Bell witnessed such skill firsthand while waiting for the Isle of Arran ferry at the port of Ardrossan on February 14. “Safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority.”. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Such a friendly and easy atmosphere makes the crossing very stress free. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. 2 reviews of CalMac Ferries "I was seriously impressed with the ferry service to Islay. Video, 00:03:40, Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding, Geminid meteor shower dazzles night skies. The managing director of CalMac, Robbie Drummond, tweeted: "All credit to the skill of our Masters and one to consider for those pressing CalMac to take more risk. Video, 00:04:15Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone, 'Don't give up, the storm ends': A message of hope. MJR Power and Automation has been appointed to deliver its leading marine services to support CalMac Ferries, the UK’s largest ferry operator, with a series of upgrade projects planned over the next few years. The CalMac ferry was videoed during the storm, with footage showing the boat lurching dramatically back and forth as it was pummelled by 80mph winds on 14 February. CalMac ferries have done us proud, all round the Outer Hebrides and to & from the mainland. Ferry crew praised for berthing lurching ferry at Ardrossan, Ferry crew praised for berthing lurching ferry. Why go on a cruise when you can sail CalMac? “All credit to the skill of our masters and one to consider for those pressing CalMac to take more risk,” managing director Robbie Drummond said in a social media post. Increasingly violent storms will make the crossing to Stornoway more … Crew of the MV Caledonian Isles were praised for their skill in manoeuvring the ship during such extreme conditions. Rail passengers on the East Coast main line connecting Scotland, Yorkshire and commuter stations north of London with King’s Cross are facing delays of up to 90 minutes because of a signalling failure at Welwyn Garden City. .css-1xgx53b-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-1xgx53b-Link:hover,.css-1xgx53b-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Videos | 17/02/20 ... high winds and rough seas risk disruption tomorrow to Skye, South Uist, Canna, Eigg, Muck, Rum as … Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Flood water surrounds Upton upon Severn in Worcestershire. It comes as the UK is still struggling in the aftermath of Storm Dennis, with many transport providers hit by the weekend’s high winds. Describing himself as Arran "born and bred" he said he was used to rough weather but speculated that some would-be visitors might have had second thoughts. Though he said he was used to bad weather, Mr Campbell described Friday’s storm as “personally the worst I’ve seen it”. … 699 talking about this. 1,145 talking about this. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. There is extensive disruption across the Transport for Wales network, with no trains on the mid-Wales line from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli. Skills of Scottish Ferry Master Praised as Vessel Docks in High Winds and Rough Seas. The crew of a CalMac ferry have been praised for their skill as dramatic footage showed the vessel struggling to berth in stormy seas. Video, 00:01:29, Australia storms: Dog rescued from sea of foam, How does a vaccine get approved? Video, 00:02:53. Video, 00:01:28Top Republican vs White House on President-elect Biden, Puppy that escaped alligator becomes sheriff 'deputy' Video, 00:01:12Puppy that escaped alligator becomes sheriff 'deputy', Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone. Payment - At our ports and on board our ferries we accept MasterCard, Visa, Apple, Google and Samsung pay. Faults with Network Rail’s signals are affecting the highest number of travellers. “I was quite glad when we managed to load up and get going – especially on a Friday night, you like to get home,” Mr Campbell added. Here Hamnavoe, the Pentland Firth vessel come into port - even surrounded by land the seas up there are often very rough to say the least... Picture & Video by Jack Molls. the 2016 service mallaig to armadale, skye is turning into a disaster. The fares for foot passengers were surprisingly inexpensive. Video, 00:03:40Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding, Geminid meteor shower dazzles night skies. The Heart of Wales line between Swansea and Crewe is also out of action. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. The crew of a CalMac ferry have been praised for their skill as dramatic footage showed the vessel struggling to berth in stormy seas. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Europa League draw: Arsenal, Tottenham, Leicester, Celtic & Rangers discover groups; French Open 2020: Elina Svitolina reaches last 16 at Roland Garros © 2020 BBC. my shop is at the end of the calmac pier, armadale. Haulage driver William Campbell, who shot the footage, later boarded the ferry and described his journey as a "wee bit choppy". Video, 00:00:56, Geminid meteor shower dazzles night skies, Australia storms: Dog rescued from sea of foam. Video, 00:00:51, Ferry crew praised for berthing lurching ferry, Up Next, Top Republican vs White House on President-elect Biden. CalMac's part owned company took over the routes to the Northern Isles from P&O Scottish Ferries and introduced three purpose built vessels on the north sea routes. Only two and a half hours to go! CalMac ferries have done us proud, all round the Outer Hebrides and to & from the mainland. Video, 00:01:28, Top Republican vs White House on President-elect Biden, Puppy that escaped alligator becomes sheriff 'deputy' Video, 00:01:12, Puppy that escaped alligator becomes sheriff 'deputy', Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone. Follow us on twitter for the latest service updates @CalMac_Updates and if you have any questions - just send us a tweet from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. 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