P.S Waverley

P.S Waverley was due to call in at Port Ellen this Afternoon on her way to Oban, She cancelled her call in due to the Swell and Wind outside Port Ellen bay.

M.V Nord Star

The Little Coaster M.V Nord Star was at Bruichladdich Pier today with a Cargo of Road Chips from Bonawe Quary for Argyll & Bute Council.

T.S John Jerwood

The Cadet Training ship John Jerwood Arrived Port Ellen Pier 1230hrs. The Cadets that were onboard were from Barrow in Furness. She Later Departed for Ballycastle at 1530hrs.

M.V Holland

M.V Holland Departed Port Ellen Anchorage at 0600hrs this Morning Bound for Campbeltown.

M.V Holland

M.V Holland Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage This morning at 1100hrs. She sent the Passengers in on the Small Zodiac Boats.

M.V Prince Albert 11

The Cruise ship M.V Prince Albert 11 Departed the Island Of Gigh this morning bound for Port Ellen, She arrived Port Ellen Anchorage at 1330hrs. She sent the Passengers ashore on the small tender boat, She Departed Port Ellen at 1900hrs bound for the IONA.

M.V Spirit Of Adventure

The Cruise ship M.V Spirit Of Adventure Arrived Port Ellen this Morning at 0600hrs. This cruise has been chartered by the National Trust of Scotland. There were over 300 passengers brought ashore by the tender boats. She departed Port Ellen Bay at 1900hrs bound for the little island of St Kilda.

M.V Viscount

Faversham Ships Ltd M.V Viscount finished discharge at 1710hrs then she Departed Port Ellen at 1830hrs bound for Belfast.
IMO number :9030515
Name of ship :VISCOUNT
Call Sign :8PVJ
Gross tonnage :1513
Type of ship :General Cargo Ship
Year of build :1993
Flag :Barbados
Status of ship :In Service

M.V Holland

M.V Holland Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage 1130hrs Then Departed 2030hrs for Campbeltown.
IMO number :5153462 Name of ship :HOLLAND,Call Sign :PESK,Gross tonnage :570,Type of ship :Tug,Year of build :1952
Flag :Netherlands
Status of ship :
In Service

M.V Quest

M.V Quest Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage at 0830hrs this Morning, They were running the Passengers in on Zodiac boats.. She Departed at 1245hrs bound for West loch Tarbert.
IMO number :8913904
Name of ship :QUEST
Call Sign :C6WE3
Gross tonnage :1268
Type of ship :Passenger (Cruise) Ship
Year of build :1992
Flag :Bahamas
Status of ship :In Service

M.V Polar Star

Cruise Ship M.V Polar Star Anchored outside Port Ellen bay this afternoon 1500hrs. She then departed 1730hrs bound for St. Kilda Island.
IMO number :6905745
Name of ship :POLAR STAR
Call Sign :8PPK
Gross tonnage :4998
Type of ship :Passenger (Cruise) Ship
Year of build :1969
Flag :Barbados

M.V Viscount

M.V Viscount Arrived Port Ellen with 1605ton of malting barley this Morning at 0730hrs. Started discharge 0800hrs. LOA:74.94mm, Beam:11.40m, Draft: Summer 4.352, Winter 4.20, Single Box hold/hatch 48 x 9 x 6m, Two moveable bulkheads giving seven different stows

M.V Viscount

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Viscount is seen here Anchored in Belfast Lough today. She will stay here until Thursday Early Morning then she will lift anchor and head to Port Ellen for 0700hrs. Photo was taken by ROSS from Ship AIS

M.V Expedition

M.V Expedition is currently cruising the western isles at the moment, she is seen here passing through the Sound Of Islay at 1600hrs on her way to Colonsay.

Noble Caledonia-GAP Adventures, our Canadian associate have recently renovated the 120 passenger MS Expedition which has her maiden voyage in the Azores in April 2009. The 120 passenger MS Expedition is large enough to provide stability, speed, spacious cabins and ample public space, yet she is small enough to manoeuvre in remote areas and get you close to the action. Ship stabilizers ensure a smooth ride in rough waters allowing you to enjoy more of your time at sea. Pictures taken By Graham Paterson

ISLAY FERRY SERVICE

M.V Isle Of Arran diverted Her 0700HRS sailing from Kennacraig this morning to Port Askaig Instead of Port Ellen,This was Due to the Adverse Weather. This ment that the 0945HRS sailing Departed Port Askaig instead of Port Ellen as Timetable.

ISLAY FERRY SERVICE

Kennacraig-Port Ellen/Port Askaig
Status : Disrupted Reason : technical reasons
Further information : Kennacraig - Islay Service.

Thursday 7th May Please be advised that the following sailings have been withdrawn 07:00hrs & 18:00hrs from Port Ellen & 09:45hrs sailing from Kennacraig. Friday 8th May 07:00hrs sailing from Port Ellen. Please Note that there will be a sailing from Islay (Port Ellen) at 04:15hrs on Thursday 7th & Friday 8th May.

Timetable operating will be as follows : Thursday 7th May 04:15hrs Port Ellen - Kennacraig, 07:00hrs Kennacraig - Port Ellen, 09:45hrs Port Ellen - Kennacraig, 13:00hrs Kennacraig - Port Askaig, 15:30hrs Port Askaig - Kennacraig, 18:00hrs Kennacraig - Port Ellen. Friday 8th May 04:15hrs Port Ellen - Kennacraig and thereafter normal timetable service will resume. Cal Mac Apologises for this necessary alteration to the timetable.

M.V Nordstrand

Faversham Ships Ltd Owned M.V Nordstrand was spotted going through the Sound Of Islay she is heading for Invergordon with a cargo of pipes from Ravenna,Italy

Pictures Taken By Graham Paterson