Ferry woes

Our ferry, the MV Loch Seaforth, continues to be beset by technical problems. Last Sunday, she hit the quay on docking, which damaged the bowdoors through which vehicles are loaded and unloaded. As a result, the vessel can only dock stern-first here in Stornoway, whereas before she docked bow-first. This comes following two breakdowns at sea over the summer period, during one of which the Loch Seaforth was adrift for a full hour, having suffered a loss of power. The ferry is due off for its annual refit next week, and let's hope she comes back fit for a full 12 months of service, uninterrupted by breakdowns.