CalMac Scottish ferry service cancellations and vessel deployment news

CalMac has announced a deployment plan through May 17, 2026, to address ongoing disruptions and restore normal service on multiple routes. Several vessels are scheduled to return to service by April 20, 2026. The MV Glen Sannox will undergo trials on various routes before potentially operating the Barra service, while the MV Alfred will cover the Troon-Brodick route. The MV Loch Seaforth experienced cancellations on April 17 due to adverse weather and mechanical issues with its bow door.. Additionally, sailings between Troon and Brodick were cancelled from April 14-16 due to the redeployment of the MV Glen Sannox..

• MV Glen Sannox redeployment and trials: MV Glen Sannox will complete service on April 13, 2026, and be redeployed. It will undergo trials on the Ullapool-Stornoway, Uig, Tarbert, Lochmaddy, Castlebay, and Oban routes, with potential operation on the Barra service.
• MV Alfred to cover Troon-Brodick: MV Alfred will operate an amended timetable on the Troon-Brodick route starting April 17, 2026, following ramp modifications.
• MV Loch Seaforth cancellations: MV Loch Seaforth cancelled its April 17, 2026, sailing from Ullapool to Stornoway due to adverse weather and mechanical issues with its bow door.
• Troon-Brodick service cancellations: Services between Troon and Brodick were cancelled from April 14-16, 2026, due to the redeployment of MV Glen Sannox.
• Vessel return to service: Two major vessels are expected to return to service by April 20, 2026.
• CalMac deployment plan: CalMac has set out a deployment plan through to May 17, 2026, to restore normal service on multiple routes.