M.V Shetland Trader

M.V shetland trader arrived back in to port ellen today at 1200hrs. Started discharge 1230hrs until 1730hrs.

Islay Shipping update

Ferry sailings to and from islay today were running to timetable.

M.V Shetland Trader is still at anchor. She didint come in today due to the weather, So looking at tommorow she will berth again.

M.V Shetland Trader

Due to Technical Problems with the Discharging Plant the M.V Shetland Trader Departed Port Ellen tonight at 1700hrs. She is going to Anchor until Plant has been Fixed.

M.V Lord Of The Isles

M.V Lord Of The Isles Departed Oban This Morning Bound for Port Askaig where she will take up the 1530hrs sailing back to Kennacraig. She is now covering the M.V Isle Of Arran

M.V Isle Of Arran

M.V Isle Of Arran Departed Port Askaig This Afternoon after she done her Timetabled sailing form Kennacraig at 1300hrs. She is now Bound for OBAN where she will take up the Coll/Tiree-Barra/Uist Route from Tommorow. This is due to Technical Problems on the Stornoway Route. The M.V Clansman that Usally does the Coll/Tiree-Barra/Uist Route is going to cover the Stornoway Route.

M.V Shetland Trader

Faversham Ships Owned M.V Shetland Trader Arrived at Port Ellen this Afternoon at 1255hrs with 1650ton. Start Discharge Tommorow.

Islay Ferry Service

The NEXT ferry to islay will be Departing Kennacraig at 1300hrs Saturday 26th December 2009 bound for Port Askaig. She will then depart at 1530hrs and head back to Kennacraig.

M.V Valiant

Faversham Ships Owned M.V Valiant Completed Discharge this Afternoon at 1245hrs, Then Departed Port Ellen at 1505hrs Bound for Southampton where she will load a Cargo of Milling wheat for the Port of Belfast.

M.V Lord Of The Isles

M.V Lord Of The Isles Departed Kennacraig at 1245hrs after her Overhaul cover. Bound for Oban.

M.V Hebridean Isles

M.V Hebridean Isles Departed Port Ellen this Morning Bound for Kennacraig this morning at 0830hrs. Where she will berth until 1300hrs sunday 6th

M.V Hebridean Isles

M.V Hebridean Isles Departed Greenock this Morning after her overhaul Bound for a Overnight Berth at Port Ellen,
She Arrived Port Ellen 2030hrs.

M.V Valiant

Started Discharge this Morning at 0925hrs with one Discharge Pipe.

Barley Boat

M.V Valiant Berthed at Port Ellen this Afternoon at 1650hrs with 1748.862 tonnes of Malting Barley.

Barley Boat Discharge shoot

Today in Port Ellen we seen the whyte Crane Hire Company from Grangemouth on the Pier to take the Grain Shoot down. Its coming down because it was damaged in the Bad Weather we have had recently.

M.V Valiant

Faversham Ships Ltd Owned M.V Valiant Anchored in Port Ellen Bay at 2300hrs this Evening, Where she will stay until Saturday.

M.V Lord Of The Isles

M.V Lord Of The Isles Arriving Port Ellen while she is covering M.V Hebridean Isles

M.V Lord Of The Isles

M.V Lord Of The Isles Departed Oban at 1320hrs Bound For Kennacraig. Where she will berth Overnight then take up the M.V Hebridean Isles timetable tommorow at 1300hrs bound for Port Askaig.

M.V Hebridean Isles

M.V Hebridean Isles Departed Kennacraig this Afternoon Bound for a Overnight berth at the Ferry port Brodick on the Island Of Arran, Then Tommorow she will head further up River to James Watt Dock Where her Overhaul will begin.

M.V Shetland Trader

M.V Shetland Trader Departed Port Ellen this Evening at 1810hrs Bound for Kilroot salt jetty.

M.V Ben Ellan

M.V Ben Ellan Started Discharge this morning at 0700hrs and Completed at 1630hrs. She then Departed at 1650hrs Bound For Bangor Bay Anchorage.

M.V Ben Ellan

M.V Ben Ellan Arrived Port Ellen this Evening at 1645hrs with 760ton of Road Salt from Kilroot Salt Mine.

M.V Shetland Trader

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Shetland Trader Arrived Port Ellen this Evening at 1700hrs with 1.663ton of Malting Barley.

M.V Hebridean Princess

After all the Passengers had there Morning ashore the M.V Hebridean Princess Departed Port Ellen at 1300hrs Bound for Craighouse on the Island Of Jura.

M.V Hebridean Princess

The Cruise ship M.V Hebridean Princess Arrived Port Ellen Tonight at 1955hrs , Where She will berth Overnight.

M.V Victress

M.V Victress Departed Port Ellen this Morning at 1012hrs bound for the Irish port of Belfast where she will load a cargo of stone.

M.V Victress

Faversham Ships Owned M.V Victress Arrived Port Ellen this Morning at 0730hrs with 1600ton of malting barley started Discharge at 1030hrs. She was anchored at Claggan Bay since 25/08/09 this was due to the Port Ellen Maltings not ready for the Cargo.

M.V Islay Trader

M.V Islay Trader Departed Port Ellen Tonight at 21:16hrs Bound for Belfast Harbour,Northen Ireland for a Full Cargo of Stone.

M.V Islay Trader

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Islay Trader Arrived Port Ellen this Evening at 1945hrs with 1400ton of Malting Barley.

M.V Nord Star

M.V Nord Star Departed Port Ellen this morning at 0830hrs Bound for the Outer Hebrides.

M.V Nord Star

M.V Nord Star Arrived Port Ellen This Evening at 1930hrs with 500ton of Building Blocks from Coleraine for Buildbase the local Building merchant.

Islay Ferry Service

Due to Technical Problems with the M.V Lord Of The Isles, The M.V Hebridean Isles has been called to asist sailings out of Oban. So this means that the from tommorow 21/07/09 the Islay route will be down to on ship service.

M.V Hebridean Isles finished her usal Monday night at Port Askaig then she departed at 2100hrs bound for Oban.

Islay Ferry Service

Sunday 19th July

M.V Hebridean Isles is carrying out these sailings Today.

0700hrs Ex Kennacraig (extra sailing)
0945hrs Ex Port Ellen
1300hrs Ex Kennacraig
1530hrs Ex port Askaig
1800hrs Ex Kennacraig
2030hrs Ex Port Ellen (extra sailing)

M.V Isle Of Arran Arrived in Port Askaig at 1700hrs tonight where she will berth and take up her 0700hrs monday Morning.

Islay Ferry Service 18/07/09

Due to the M.V Isle Of Arran being Called to Stornoway the M.V Hebridean Isles is carrying out the following sailing,

Dep Kennacraig to Port Ellen - 07:00hrs
Dep Port Ellen to Kennacraig - 09:45hrs
Dep Kennacraig to Port Askaig - 13:00hrs
Dep Port Askaig to Kennacraig - 15:30hrs
Dep Kennacraig to Port Askaig - 18:00hrs
Dep Port Askaig to Kennacraig - 20:30hrs *** Additional Sailing ***

There will also be additional sailings from Oban to Port Askaig and Port Askaig to Oban, again all times being indicative.
Oban/Islay (Port Askaig) Saturday 18th July 2009
Dep Oban to Port Askaig - 19:00hrs *** Additional Sailing ***
Dep Port Askaig to Oban - 22:35hrs *** Additional Sailing ***

Islay Ferry Service

Kennacraig-Port Ellen-Port Askaig
Reason-Technical Problems
Due to Technical Problems with the M.V Isle Of Lewis, The M.V Isle Of Arran has been called to assist. This means that the Service between Kennacraig and Islay will be Operating with The M.V Hebridean Isles only from tommorow, Saturday 18th July

HMS Dauntless

The new Navy Boat HMS Dauntless Passed through the Sound Of Islay tonight at 1800hrs On her Trials,Later on in the week she was back up the clyde where she will stay until she is ready for her career at sea.

M.V Shetland Trader

M.V Shetland Trader Departed Port Ellen this Morning at 0955hrs bound for Belfast for a Cargo of stone.

M.V Shetland Trader

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Shetland Trader Arrived Port Ellen tonight at 2115hrs with 1507ton of Malting Barley.

M.V Viscount

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Viscount finished Discharge 1425hrs then she Departed at 1600hrs Bound for the Port of Plymouth for a cargo of stone.

M.V Island Sky

Cruise Ship M.V Island Sky Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage this morning at 0700hrs, Then she departed at 1230hrs Bound for the Island Of Gigha.

M.V Island Sky

Cruise Ship M.V Island Sky Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage this Afternoon 1330hrs. She sent passengers in on the Zodiac Boats.Picts to follow

M.V Viscount

Faversham Ships Ltd Owned M.V Viscount arrived Port Ellen This morning at 1015hrs with 1600mt of Malting Barley. started Discharge 1045hrs.

Sir John Murray

The SEPA Owned M.V Sir John Murray Arrived Port Ellen tonight for a Overnight Berth at 1830hrs.

P.S Waverley

P.S Waverley Arrived Port Ellen this Afternoon at 1400hrs, The Passengers got a short time Ashore. She Departed For Campbeltown .

M.V Eilean Dhiura

M.V Eilean Dhiura has suffered Technical Problems again with her engines, She departed Port Askaig This Afternoon under tow bound for the Clyde.

This means that the Relief ship M.V Margret Sinclair is down covering her.

M.V Saga Ruby

The Cruise Ship M.V Saga Ruby was Seen Passing through the Sound Of Islay.She was on a Non Stopping trip around Britain.Picture taken By G Paterson

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