Two-vessel service on Mull reinstated after MV Glen Sannox launch

A two-vessel service will be reinstated on Mull after the launch of the MC Glen Sannox.

CalMac confirmed the MV Glen Sannox entry into service will benefit several other routes on the network and will allow for the redeployment of MV Isle of Arran.

The vessel, which had been operating Ardrossan-Brodick, will reposition to Oban to support services to Mull from January 16 until February 9.

MV Glen Sannox operated three return sailings to Arran on January 13, carrying over 1,000 passengers between Troon and Brodick over the course of the day.

CalMac’s chief executive officer, Duncan Mackison, said the launch of the new vessel was a “historic” day for Arran.

“She successfully operated all scheduled sailings on a day when many other routes and vessels were disrupted by weather conditions,” he said.

The vessel also carried traffic booked to Arran, which was displaced by other cancellations.

He added: “We hope this is a sign of things to come for Arran in terms of improved reliability and capacity and is something other routes will benefit from as more new vessels join the fleet in the coming months.”

“We have long talked about a new vessel benefiting more than the route she directly serves. Now we are going to see that in action later this week when MV Isle of Arran moves to Mull and a two-vessel service is reinstated. The vessel will also cover some services to Colonsay, Coll and Tiree.”

The ferry operator added that the MV Alfred enters its annual overhaul on February 10, so deployment plans for routes covered by major vessels from then on will remain under review.