The first of four new CalMac ships built in Turkey has carried its first passengers, bringing some relief to the ferry operator as faces a "firestorm" of vessel shortages. MV Isle of Islay sailed from ...

The carbon footprint of a long-delayed new "green" ferry will be far larger than the 31-year-old diesel ship that usually serves the route between the Scottish mainland and the island of Arran. An ...

Some west coast ferry services face disruption at the height of the summer holidays as CalMac struggles with a shortage of ships. The publicly-owned operator said one of its largest vessels MV ...

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CalMac has hit the headlines for ferry breakdowns and service problems - but how big is the fleet at the ferry firm’s disposal, what is its history and what are the major challenges to come? CalMac is ...