Ferry Service Disruptions Impact Local Routes
On April 19, the ferry ‘Chieftain’, which operates the Gourock-Dunoon route, faced a significant technical issue that affected its propeller and fire detection systems. This incident led to the temporary removal of the ‘Chieftain’ from service, as it was sent to Greenock for repairs. Consequently, the ‘Argyll Flyer‘ had to implement a single vessel timetable until April 24 to accommodate affected passengers. Meanwhile, the ‘Ali Cat’ continued to operate on the Gourock-Kilcreggan route without changes to its schedule.
Gangway Issue Halts Service on December 6
Another disruption occurred on December 6 when the ‘Chieftain’ experienced a problem with its gangway. This issue led to the suspension of ferry services starting at 3:30 p.m. Passengers were left waiting until the problem was resolved. Fortunately, the service was able to resume shortly after, with the delayed 3:30 p.m. sailing departing from Gourock.
