Argyle Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On February 27, the ferry 'Argyle', which operates between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay, encountered an engine malfunction that led to the cancellation of several scheduled sailings. The affected departures included Rothesay at 11:00 a.m. and 1:05 p.m., as well as Wemyss Bay at 12:15 p.m. and 2:05 p.m. To facilitate necessary investigations, these sailings were put on hold. Fortunately, after addressing the technical issue, the ferry service was able to resume with departures from Rothesay at 1:05 p.m. and Wemyss Bay at 2:05 p.m.

On February 5, the ferry 'Argyle', which operates on the Wemyss Bay to Rothesay route, encountered a technical problem with its aft engine. This unexpected issue led to the cancellation of several scheduled sailings, including departures from Rothesay at 07:05 a.m., 09:05 a.m., and 11:00 a.m., as well as departures from Wemyss Bay at 08:05 a.m., 10:05 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. While repairs were undertaken on February 6, further disruptions continued as the following sailings were also canceled: Rothesay departures at 07:05 a.m. and 09:05 a.m., along with Wemyss Bay departures at 08:05 a.m. and 10:05 a.m. If the sea trials proved successful, the Argyle was anticipated to resume regular service with a departure scheduled for 11:00 a.m. from Rothesay.

On February 3, 2026, the ferry 'Argyle', which operates on the Wemyss Bay to Rothesay route, encountered a technical malfunction affecting its aft engine control. This unexpected issue necessitated further inspections, leading to the cancellation of several scheduled sailings. The affected departures included the 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. services from Rothesay, as well as the 6:05 p.m. and 8:05 p.m. sailings from Wemyss Bay. Fortunately, by the morning of February 4, the technical problem was successfully resolved, allowing the Argyle to resume its services as per the regular timetable.

On September 26, the ferry 'Argyle', which operates the Wemyss Bay to Rothesay route, encountered a malfunction in its sewage system, prompting an urgent need for investigation. As a result of this unfortunate incident, several sailings were canceled, specifically the 10:05 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. departures from Wemyss Bay, as well as the 11:00 a.m. departure from Rothesay. Authorities are working to resolve the issue promptly and will provide further updates as soon as they become available.

On June 8, the ferry 'Argyle', which operates between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay, encountered a significant technical problem with its aft main engine, prompting an immediate investigation. As a result, multiple departures were affected, with cancellations for the 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. sailings from Rothesay, along with the 2:05 p.m., 4:05 p.m., and 6:05 p.m. departures from Wemyss Bay. Following the successful troubleshooting and a sea trial, the 'Argyle' was able to resume normal operations, commencing its next scheduled sailing from Rothesay at 7:00 p.m.

On March 3, 2025, passengers traveling on the 'Argyle' ferry faced unexpected delays due to a technical issue that arose while servicing the Wemyss Bay to Rothesay route. The vessel, known for its reliability, required a thorough investigation at the quay in Wemyss Bay before it could continue its journey. Consequently, the ferry's anticipated departure at 07:15 a.m. was postponed, prompting temporary disruption in the service.

Due to necessary repairs on the forward engine, the ferry 'Argyle' welcomed shore engineers on December 20 to replace critical spare parts. This required the cancellation of multiple departures from Rothesay at 07:05 a.m., 09:05 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:05 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., along with from Wemyss Bay at 08:05 a.m., 10:05 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:05 p.m., 4:05 p.m., 6:05 p.m., and 8:05 p.m. To accommodate passengers during this downtime, the ferry 'Bute' was scheduled to operate the following sailings: from Rothesay at 06:25 a.m., 08:05 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.; and from Wemyss Bay at 07:15 a.m., 09:05 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:05 p.m., 3:05 p.m., 5:05 p.m., and 7:05 p.m. The final sailings for the day were set for 6:00 p.m. from Rothesay and 7:05 p.m. from Wemyss Bay. Following successful completion of the repairs, the issue with the 'Argyle' was resolved on December 23, and normal two-vessel service resumed starting at 1:05 p.m. from Wemyss Bay.