Scottish ferry operator serving the Clyde, Hebrides and islands; government-owned, now part of David MacBrayne Ltd.
Several vessels were involved in emergencies off Scotland’s west coast over two days. A man overboard and a bomb threat led to evacuations at Ardrossan harbour on the MV Caledonian Isles, with 329 people disembarking and a police search. Latest updates indicate ongoing safety protocols and cancellations of remaining sailings.
The Scotsman and BBC reports show Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn was emailed about a CalMac methane leak on the Glen Sannox. FOI documents indicate officials suggested lines for Flynn to use; Flynn says he was not briefed. The controversy centers on whether a briefing existed before a transport committee appearance.
The UK Defence Committee warns Parliament that gaps in warship and submarine availability threaten critical High North infrastructure. MPs call for a rapid build-up of naval power and protection of undersea cables as Russia intensifies its Arctic posture and NATO allies reassess support.
Storm Boelo has driven widespread disruption across Scotland, with amber warnings, high winds and rising flood risks. Power outages persist, travel remains disrupted, and authorities urge residents to follow official forecasts as repairs continue.
Storm Boelo has caused widespread disruption, killing two people as trees collapse and power is cut to around 90,000 homes. Forecasters expect a new weather system to bring further high winds and travel disruption, with warnings in place across the UK.
Scotland and western Scotland faced ongoing disruption after Storm Boelo. Emergency services ran searches, but a number of people remain missing as winds gust up to 80 mph. Schools closed and transport networks face interruptions.
Ferries on the Islay route face further delays as CMAL says MV Loch Indaal will miss October handover; final regulator approval is still pending and a mid-November handover is anticipated, with up to 10 days of prep before sailing. Lochmor and Claymore remain in the works.
Power cuts persist in parts of Britain after two named storms, Boelo and Austen, caused widespread disruption. Authorities warn of ongoing travel disruption and potential flooding as a new low-pressure system is forecast to bring more heavy rain and strong winds in the coming days.