UK's largest ferry operator to feature as part of BBC's new Storm Heroes programme A brand new BBC ALBA series called Storm Heroes - Gaisgich na Stoirme in Gaelic - will begin on Tuesday (November 15) with Caledonian MacBrayne playing a feature role. CalMac ferry MV Caledonian Isles rocking in Ardrossan harbour as Storm Dennis hits Scotland. We advise people to stay away from flood water and to not take unnecessary risks…, ‘If you are affected or concerned about flooding please contact the emergency services.’, Deputy First Minister John Swinny was among MSPs expressing concerns in the ‘very difficult conditions’ with local representative Paul Wheelhouse adding: ‘This seems like it is pretty bad. West coast ferry operator CalMac is warning of potential travel disruption as Storm Ciara is forecast to hit its area of operations this weekend. Posted by. The Met Office has issued a yellow 'be aware' warning for Saturday and Sunday. It is likely that severe disruption will affect a significant number of routes with winds gusting up to 80mph forecast. 9 months ago. Creative Connections Lewis and Harris Housekeeper Fire Fighter Assistant Harbourmaster/Pilot Carer Training and Assessment Officer A Holyrood probe into the construction of two overdue and over-budget ferries for CalMac has branded the management process a "catastrophic failure". The Met Office has issued a yellow 'be aware' warning ‘These warnings mean that extensive flooding is expected to properties and businesses with many roads impassable. 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CalMac said its 5.30pm Wednesday service departing Ullapool is "liable to disruption or cancellation at … A yellow weather warning will be looming over the ferry … Heart-stopping footage shows how the CalMac ferry was buffeted by 80mph crosswinds as it tried to find port in Androssan Harbour, Scotland, on Friday. It is likely that severe disruption will affect a significant number of routes with winds gusting up to 80mph forecast. You can unsubscribe at any time. It … CalMac operations director Robert Morrison told BBC Scotland it was unusual for a storm to be large enough to affect the whole network, but that it was not unprecedented. Flights have been grounded for safety reasons, with British Airways and easyJet confirming cancellations. The managing director of ferry company CalMac, Robbie Drummond, tweeted: ‘All credit to the skill of our Masters and one to consider for those pressing CalMac to take more risk. 0:00. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Two CalMac ferries at the centre of a political storm over cost and delays should be scrapped and work started again, it has been claimed. Archived. Network Rail also confirmed water levels had breached the safety limit at Inver on the Highland Mainline with ‘no option but to close the line for safety reasons until it recedes and safety checks are carried out’. Hundreds of visitors to Arran have struggled to make it back to the mainland after Calmac ferry services were cancelled. After the boat fought against violent waves and fierce winds created by the storm, the managing director of CalMac, Robbie Drummond, took to Twitter to … Disruption is expected as heavy rain and high winds from Storm Jonas hit parts of Scotland over the next few days. The operator said high winds and a heavy swell meant ferries … A yellow weather warning covering the area where CalMac operates begins at 12pm on Saturday. CalMac ferry MV Caledonian Isles rocking in Ardrossan harbour as Storm Dennis hits Scotland. 666. He was used to bad weather, he said, but speculated that others could have been put off at the thought of the rough seas. The managing director of CalMac, Robbie Drummond, wrote on Twitter: "All credit to the skill of our Masters and one to consider for those pressing CalMac to take more risk. Payment - At our ports and on board our ferries we accept MasterCard, Visa, Apple, Google and Samsung pay. video. Storm, flood alerts and ferries off Created: 18 November 2020 Stornoway News Barra and Vatersay News ... CalMac has this morning (Wednesday 18 November) confirmed cancellation of some services over the next 24 hours due to forecasts of strong … American Express is no longer accepted. The video was taken by William Campbell, who was waiting to get on in his car when he saw the boat pitching as it struggled to berth. Dozens of ferries cancelled, with passengers in Norway flown north to avoid storm. The company … In a … Mick may only live until he's 60 years old. More than 230 easyJet flights in and out of the UK on Saturday were cancelled, while several sporting fixtures were also called off due to the weather. Video: CalMac ferry crew praised for working in Storm Dennis MV Caledonian Isles had some challenges trying to get into Ardrossan harbour during high winds. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web Ferry operator CalMac serves 53 ports around the Scottish islands across its 28 routes. Ferry operator CalMac did not want the type of vessel that is being built for it in a project that is now behind schedule and over budget, an inquiry has heard. The crew of the MV Caledonian Isles were forced to take evasive action during the incident and have since been praised for their skillful navigation. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (Sepa) highest warning level remained in force for Newcastleton and Hawick on Sunday after advising some residents to leave their homes. Elsewhere, a deployment of 75 soldiers from the 4th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, was supporting the Environment Agency’s efforts in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, helping to prepare defences and assist with warning residents or potential rescues if necessary. supports HTML5 The CalMac ferry was videoed during the storm, with footage showing the boat lurching dramatically back and forth as it was pummelled by 80mph winds on 14 February. DialMforMurdo. The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry was rocked around in the high winds SCARY footage has emerged of a CalMac vessel lurching in Ardrossan Harbour as high winds from Storm Dennis hit the town. Ferry chiefs have warned of disruption between the mainland and the Isle of Arran this weekend as Storm Dennis blows in.. CalMac has laid on an … Creative Connections Lewis and Harris Housekeeper Fire Fighter Assistant Harbourmaster/Pilot Carer Training and Assessment Officer One man was found following a huge search operation off Margate after an early-morning distress call, while another was found at Herne Bay. Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries said Storm Dennis caused “major disruption” to its services over the weekend, but the company took time to praise the “skill of our Masters and crew” as they used windows in the rough weather to get customers from A to B.Stuart Bell witnessed such skill firsthand while waiting for the Isle of Arran ferry at the port of Ardrossan on February 14. I recently went on a ferry trip from Oban to Lochboisdale & Barra aboard CalMac's MV Clansman. Play. Almost on the verge of … His footage of the MV Caledonian Isles was taken as it tried to get into Ardrossan harbour on Friday. West Coast ferry services are expected to catch the tail end of the storm that brought near-record snowfall to the eastern US this week. For more stories like this, check our news page. The long haulage driver told the BBC that he was he was used to rough weather but speculated that some would-be visitors might have been put off. Too early to say just how bad.’. Will CalMac ferries be cancelled as Storm Ciara hits? CalMac cancelled planned Sunday sailings between Fionnphort and Iona due to the warnings with other services between Ullapool and Stornoway, Oban and Castlebay, Mallaig to Lochboisdale and Oban to Lochboisdale also called off in advance. Alarming footage shows a ferry rocking from side to side during strong winds as Storm Dennis swept the country. The video was taken by William Campbell, who was waiting to … West coast ferry operator CalMac is warning of potential travel disruption as Storm Ciara is forecast to hit its area of operations this weekend. 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The clip was filmed by local William Campbell who later boarded the ferry and described his journey as a "wee bit choppy". THIS is heart-stopping moment a ferry lurches sideways after being battered by high winds and violent waves caused by Storm Dennis. 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Alarming footage shows a ferry rocking from side to side during strong winds as Storm Dennis swept the country. STORM CIARA will make landfall in Scotland tomorrow with high winds forecast to … Close. On Saturday evening, ScotRail advised people in the west of Scotland not to travel because of the weather which had caused disruption on a number of lines. Storm Dennis is continuing to batter the country with some areas reporting a month's worth of rain in the space of 48 hours over the weekend. Sepa flood duty manager Mark McLaughlin said on Saturday: “Severe flood warnings for areas in the Scottish Borders have been issued tonight as we continue to see rivers respond to the impacts of Storm Dennis. browser that The heart-stopping clip shows how the crew battled to get the MV Caledonian Isles under control as it approached Androssan Harbour, Scotland, on Friday, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz. FERRY passengers have been warned that stormy weather could disrupt sailings on the Ullapool-Stornoway crossing tomorrow afternoon onwards. The MSPs' report into the "catastrophic" mismanagement of CalMac ferry building is hard-hitting, but it doesn't end the Ferguson ferry fiasco. ‘The severe flood warnings have been issued for Teviot and Slitrig at Hawick and Newcastleton. ‘Safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority.’. He told the BBC that despite seeing the struggles, he still boarded and said the journey was a ‘wee bit choppy’. At about 11am on Sunday there were 250 flood warnings, meaning immediate action is required, and 344 flood alerts warning people to be prepared, covering an area from Scotland's River Tweed to the rivers of west Cornwall. Severe flood warnings were still in place for parts of the Scottish Borders yesterday after people were told to evacuate their homes as Storm Dennis swept the country. Follow us on twitter for the latest service updates @CalMac_Updates and if you have any questions - just send us a tweet from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week. The storm has hit the UK just a week after Storm Ciara. Some evacuations have been advised. Some places have seen more than a month's worth of rain fall in about 48 hours. CalMac expects disruption to services over the weekend as Storm Ciara’s 80mph winds reach Argyll and the Isles. 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Safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority.". explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Get your need-to-know Storm Ciara latest warnings: Will CalMac ferries be cancelled as storm hits? ... CalMac says the link from Arran to Iona is suspended and a decision will be made at 12 noon about later sailings. The actor is convinced the show will continue for another century, Scandals of Elf - sacked babies, 'woke' backlash and Will Ferrell 'feud that killed sequel', Christmas comedy Elf remains a seasonal favourite, but the making of it came with a hearty dose of drama, EXCLUSIVE: Bill Bailey prays for Strictly win as it'll be his 'last performance' of the year, EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Bill Bailey has his eyes set on raising the glitterball as he heads to the final this weekend. Slitrig at Hawick and Newcastleton calmac ferry storm likely that severe disruption will affect a significant of. 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