[Updated] Ferry services to Gigha, Islay, Mull, Lismore, Coll and Tiree have been CANCELLED for today – as of 08.45.
The Wemyss Bay service to Rothesay in Bute has been transferred to Gourock and, as of 10.15, has been SUSPENDED, with a Review at 13.30 for the rest of the day’s sailings. The Colintraive-Rhubodadh service is on AMBER alert.
Argyll Ferries passenger service between Gourock and Dunoon is SUSPENDED, with a free replacement bus service to Western Ferries which remains able to sail.
Clydelink’s passenger service for the Rosneath peninsula, between Kilcreggan and Gourock is SUSPENDED, with a review at 13.00.
The Ardnamurchan peninsula services to Mull are not in operational. The Tobermory-Kilchoan service is SUSPENDED as of 10.05, with a review at 12.45 for the 13.00 sailing from Tobermory. The inner Sound of Mull service from Lochaline to Fishnish already CANCELLED for the day.
The Iona ferry from Fionnphort is CANCELLED for the rest of the day, as of 12.00.
The Lismore service is CANCELLED got today, as of 11.00; and is on AMBER alert for 10th and 11th December; as is the main service to Mull from Oban .
The Isle of Arran can only be reached, at the moment, from the Tarbert to Lochranza service which is on AMBER alert. With Arran’s main service from Ardrossan to Brodick, the 08.20 sailing from Brodick managed to berth at Ardrossan – but weather conditions have led to the service being CANCELLED for the rest of the day, as of 09.45. A decision regarding sailings on 10th December will be made later today although the forecast is poor and disruptions and cancellations are very likely. CalMac considered using Gourock as a port of refuge for this service but the current weather conditions have ruled this is not a viable option.
The entire CalMac network for the west coast is affected today, with all scheduled services on Amber alert or already cancelled.