The MV Corran is undergoing final sea trials today as the ferry prepares to return to service following the completion of its scheduled refit.
The vessel’s refit work has now been completed and trials are taking place on Friday 6 March 2026 to ensure the ferry is ready to safely resume operations.
If the trials are successful and weather conditions remain favourable, the ferry is expected to return to service as soon as possible after making its journey back to the Corran Narrows.
Highland Council has indicated that, if everything goes to plan, the MV Corran could be back in service during the coming week.
A further update will be issued once the exact return date has been confirmed.
The ferry is a vital link across Loch Linnhe between Ardgour and Nether Lochaber, carrying thousands of passengers and vehicles each year.
During the period while MV Corran has been out of service, the relief vessel Maid of Glencoul has been operating the crossing.
To ensure the route continues running, a temporary extension has been granted for the Maid of Glencoul’s Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.
The extension allows the relief vessel to continue operating until the MV Corran officially resumes the service.
Once the MV Corran returns to regular operations, the Maid of Glencoul will leave the route to undergo its own scheduled refit.
For now the Maid of Glencoul continues to operate the crossing as normal.
Timetable information and service updates remain available through the Corran Ferry service channels.
Passengers are also being encouraged to follow the Corran Ferry social media pages for the latest operational updates.
