LOCH PORTAIN

Passenger ship

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IMO:

9274824

MMSI:

235008928

Callsign:

VQKE8

Width:

14.0 m

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48.0 m

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United Kingdom

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Moored

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342.1° / 0.0

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295.0° / 0.0

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moored

Location:

Greenock (Garvel Clyde Shipyard)

Area:

Inner Seas

Last seen:

2026-11-09
2 min ago

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Last update:

4 min ago

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Ferry sidelined until March 2027 due to heightened vibration levels

Tue Oct 06 09:50:37 CEST 2026 Timsen

The 'Loch Portain', serving on the route Berneray - Leverburgh, was taken out of service on Oct 5 for investigations into vibration levels affecting all four main engines and associated gearboxes. The 'Loch Bhrusda' was operating an amended timetable. As of Oct 5, the 'Loch Portain' remained out of service at the James Watt Dock, Greenock, until March 25, 2027, while investigations intothe vibration levels affecting all four main engines and associated gearboxes were continued. CalMac did not expect the vessel to return to the Sound of Harris service before the end of the winter timetable and was working through the equipment manufacturer's recommendations. CalMac has developed a plan for the remainder of the summer timetable until Oct 18 and winter timetable period from Oct 19 to March 25, taking account of the demands of the annual overhaul programme.

Ferry remains at shipyard until October

Fri Sep 11 19:32:22 CEST 2026 Timsen

The 'Loch Portain' was set to remain in Greenock for an extended period as investigations continued into issues relating to the vessel's main engines. The spell at James Watt Dock has had a significant impact on an inter-island route in the Western Isles in recent months. The vessel usually sails between Leverburgh and Berneray, linking Uist and Harris. Earlierin 2026, the ferry spent a prolonged period in Greenock after her return to service from annual overhaul was delayed. Issues were later encountered with her newly-installed engines, with the vessel being removed from service for repairs in late June. At James Watt Dock investigations were carried out into vibrations affecting all of her four main engines and their associated gearboxes. CalMac has now confirmed that the 'Loch Portain' would be out of service for the remainder of the summer timetable, with planning now underway with regards to the impact of her absence on the winter schedule , starting on Oct 18.

Ferry arrived in Greenock for repairs

Tue Aug 11 10:09:14 CEST 2026 Timsen

The 'Loch Portain', serving on the route Berneray – Leverburgh, has been removed from service and was berthed at the James Watt Dock in Greenock on July 29, where further investigations into the vibration levels on all four main engines and the associated gearboxes were commenced. The OEM supported the the main engines and gearbox investigations to provide proposed engineered solutions to the vibration level experienced. A full report with recommendations was expected during the week commencing on Aug 10, and a further update was to be provided once more information is available. The ferry 'Loch Bhrusda' has been redeployed, operating an amended timetable on the Berneray – Leverburgh route until Aug 24.

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