#FotoVorschlag ’Beschirmt’. Shielded, protected. The passenger gangway was out of action. We foot passengers had to board the MV Isle of Mull RoRo car ferry at Craignure and at Oban via the vehicle deck in the rain, then under the bow visor. #calmac #argyll #scotland
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/science-bc-ferries-weather-cancellations-9.7197023 That would be interesting and informative to understand the mechanism behind cancellations by #Calmac
Especially their propensity to cancel a sailing without making a further attempt until the same time the following day (in winter, the next attempt would not be for another two days.
The science behind B.C. Ferries weather cancellations | CBC News

The process behind deciding to cancel a ferry sailing because of weather is a high stakes calculation that involves a high-tech nerve center, a 28-year Navy veteran and a strict mathematical matrix designed to survive the volatile waters of the Salish Sea.

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#Scottish #islanders fume: #lifeline #food delivery removed off #CalMac #ferry

CalMac warned island communities at breaking point after perishable food was bumped off ferry for passenger #profits

The hauler wasn’t informed it was bumped until lorry arrived

Delivery included:

- Local shop food
- Fresh fish
- Stock for cafe
- Stock for both #restaurants

Not prioritised over pax despite priority matrix for essential deliveries

https://www.thenational.scot/news/26047723.scottish-islanders-fume-food-delivery-bumped-off-calmac-ferry/

#islands #ferries #Scotland #incompetence

@threadinburgh.scot@bsky. There seems to be a trend towards intimidating customers by putting up warning notices.
All this actually does is create unnecessary unease.

As humans, we are social animals and we default to being amenable. That is what the transport operators should assume.
Signs like this flashing in front of you every two minutes for five hours are profoundly unhelpful. #calmac

Today's Flickr photo is actually a short video of the Calmac ferry berthing at Houton, having sailed from Lyness (2009)

#houton #Calmac #ferry #lyness #orkney
#mainland #hoy

These things can be seriously disruptive to normal life. Whilst it would be incredibly selfish to worry about my personal plans, I am, but those living out there really need a resilient solution. #calmac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpYoWu6XaOw
BBC NEWS tonight - Calmac issues statement after seven main ferries out of action

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