Port Ellen Linkspan

G.Paterson took the picture of the linkspan getting lifted out

Linkspan refurbishment gets underway at Port Ellen.

the refurbishment will comprise of steelwork repairs, raising the level of the linkspan, as well as an mechanical overhaul and lifting rope replacement and painting.

Work is to done from the 15th Febuary-9th March 2010.

M.V Hamnavoe

Northlink Ferries Owned M.V Hamnavoe was seen today passing Port Askiag in the Sound Of Islay at 1400hrs she was heading for her Overhaul at Birkenhead Liverpool. She usually runs between Scrabster-Stromness.

picture taken by G.Paterson

M.V Islay Trader

Faversham Ships ltd owned M.V Islay Trader departed Port Ellen this evening at 1730hrs bound for Belfast for a cargo of stone.

M.V Islay Trader

Faversham Ships LTD owned M.V Islay Trader arrived Port Ellen tonight at 1918hrs with 1500ton of Malting Barley from Ipswich.

M.V Ben Ellan

M.V Ben Ellan arrived at Port Ellen this evening at 1700hrs with a full cargo of road salt from Kilroot salt mine Northen Ireland. 500ton will be discharged here and the rest of the cargo is going to the Isle Of Bute.

M.V Shetland Trader

Faversham Ships LTD owned M.V Shetland Trader berthed Port Ellen this morning at 11.10hrs with 1500ton of Malting Barley from Ipswich.

Islay Ferry Service

Most todays ferry sailings from Kennacraig to islay have been going to Port Askaig instead of Port Ellen as Timetable this is due to the adverse weather.

Todays 18oohrs sailing from Kennacraig to Port Ellen has been canceled.

M.V Clansman

CalMac Ferries owned M.V Clansman passing Port Askaig at 11.15hrs bound for Brodick where she will cover for the M.V Caledonian Isles until she has her annual overhaul

M.V Fame

M.V Fame passing port askaig at 1530hrs destination unknown.

M.V Shetland Trader

M.V shetland trader completed discharge this afternoon at 1310hrs she then departed port ellen at 1700hrs bound for runcorn.