Glen Sannox at Fairlie Quay in the winter sun 09 December 2024.
Catriona
Lochranza - Claonaig ferry Catriona arrived at Largs prior to annual inspection 01 December 2024. It appears that Loch Fyne is filling in on the service with additional capacity, awaiting the return of Caledonian Isles.
It appears very fortunate that Calmac defied political pressure to sell off Loch Fyne and Loch Dunvegan following the opening of the Skye Bridge in 1992, given their multi-lateral roles during the travails this year?
Glen Sannox
Newly commissioned, however greatly anticipated, Caledonian Macbrayne's Glen Sannox dwarfs Fairlie Quay 30 November 2024.
Loch Portain
Harris - North Uist ferry Loch Portain at Largs awaiting annual certification and maintenance 28 November 2024.
Mount Stuart
Pilot cutter Mount Stuart passes Loch Shira, returning to base at Largs Marina 28 November 2024.
Loch Alainn
Loch Alainn moves to the head of Largs Pier to allow the arrival of Loch Portain the next day 27 November 2024.
Loch Alainn
Barra ferry Loch Alainn calls at Largs following annual maintenance in Troon 26 November 2024.
Loch Striven
Lismore ferry Loch Striven called at Largs enroute for annual maintenance 16 November 2024. Sounded like an LPP (light portable pump) test?
Cumbrae Service
Loch Shira fog bound at Largs, as the service was suspended due to the extremely rare weather conditions 12 November 2024. The service resumed at 14:45.
HMS Tracker
HMS Tracker (P270) appeared to be the observation platfrom for RNMB Hebe's operations 31 October 2024.
RNMB Hebe
RNMB Hebe's operator must be coming really confident as the autonomous vessel was well inshore 31 October 2024.
Loch Alainn
Barra - Eriskay ferry Loch Alainn dropped in at Largs enroute to Dales, Troon for annual inspection 31 October 2024.
RFA Proteus
"Survey and surveillance" ship RFA Proteus (K60) ( ex Topaz Tangaroa) inbound for Fairlie 01 November 2024.
MV Aquilla
MV Aquilla was enroute to Largs Marina when engine failure and water ingress to the engine room occurred 01 November 2024.
The FRC from Loch Shira attended and stood by to support.
Largs RNLB R A Wilson attended and towed the vessel into Largs Marina.
Cumbrae Service
Loch Fyne has arrived back from Colintraive to take service 23 October 2024. Loch Shira was taken off for an, as yet, unknown reason.
Coruisk
Coruisk heads north to Wemyss Bay to relieve Bute for annual maintenance 22 October 2024. Coruisk started service with the 14.05 ex Wemyss Bay.
Coruisk
Another first, at least for me, in this year of unusual ferry deployments. Coruisk visits Largs Pier prior to taking up winter relief duties RAY-WMB 20 October 2024.
Loch Shira
The Largs - Cumbrae Slip service was suspended around high water due to Storm Ashley 20 October 2024. Loch Shira has not miraculously spawned a pair of funnels overnight, Coruisk is visiting on the outside of the pier!
Police Launch Jura
MOD police launch Jura returned to Faslane via the Hunterston Channel 14 October 2024. Her competed task was shepherding an outbound Nato submarine.
Spirit of Fortitude
A thirty-three metre tri-deck luxury superyacht, Spirit of Fortitude lies in JWD 13 Octovber 2024. Interestingly, there appears to be no charters advertised since 2023?
HNoMS Maud
Norwegian naval replenishment vessel HNoMS Maud (A530) at GOT 13 October 2024. She will provide services to the NATO fleet during Operation Strike Warrior, including HMS Prince of Wales (R09), as the RN apparently doesn't currently have the necessary capability.
Caledonian Isles
Caledonian Isles in JWD with gearbox issues, after extended repairs in Birkenhead 13 October 2024. Whilst a mechanical issue can easily occur in a 31 year old vessel (I have asked this before), one would have thought that a coat of paint could have been applied during the time in drydock, particularly as annual maintenenance will be due in January?
Lochnevis
Lochnevis lies at Largs following an extended maintenance period 09 October 2024. She set off for home on 11 October and I am sure that residents of the Small Isles will be overjoyed to have her back!
Hallaig
Caledonian Macbrayne's Hallaig at Largs Pier, following annual maintenance at Troon 09 October 2024. She returned home later that afternoon.
Cumbrae Service 05 October 2024
Loch Dinvegan (after being relieved by Loch Fyne at Colintraive) stopped at Largs to continue service whilst Loch Shira was removed for investigation 05 October 2024. Loch Dunvegan continued to Troon for annual maintenance 06 September 2024.
Isle of Arran
ClydeNavalGazing correspondent BDK sends this very unusual shot, well caught!! Isle of Arran heads upriver for annual maintenance with Loch Shira on service and Loch Fyne spare at Largs Pier 24 September 2024. Unusual for a major Calmac ferry to use the Largs/Hunterson channel.
Cumbrae Service 06 September 2024
Loch Shira and Loch Fyne pass on service 06 September 2024. With a combined capacity of 72 cars and 450 pax, surely there won't be any queues for Cumbrae now?
Cumbrae Service
Caledonian Macbrayne's Loch Fyne takes the supporting role to Loch Shira at Largs 03 September 2024. Loch Tarbert is enroute to Portavadie to re-start the Tarbert - Portavadie Service.
RNLB R A Wilson
RNLB R A Wilson (B-854) on the recently completed, RNLI owned, additional slip facility at Lergs Lifeboat Station 31 August 2024.
Loch Linnhe
Loch Linnhe lies at Largs Pier as Loch Tarbert approaches on service 24 August 2024. Loch Linnhe apparently left Holy Loch Marina for Largs, took on bunkers, then returned the same afternoon!
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