And the impact of the bad weather is already being felt locally, with Caledonian MacBrayne cancelling the first four ferry sailings between Kilcreggan and Gourock, with a review due to take place at 10am.

Source: https://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/24012335.helensburgh-commuter-chaos-trains-cancelled-tree-blown-line/?ref=rss

A new timetable that includes Lochmaddy-Ullapool sailings means that Lochmaddy won’t be completely cut off from the mainland.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/5255374/uig-harbour-closures-lochmaddy-ferry-services/

As of 8 a.m., Hullo was awaiting confirmation as to whether more sailings would be cancelled as the company monitors an alert by Environment Canada over gale force winds.

Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/day-1-of-hullo-passenger-ferry-service-thwarted-by-adverse-weather-power-outages-1.6518355

BC Ferries says it will continue to monitor the weather system, and that customers with bookings on cancelled sailings will be contacted and offered refunds or alternative travel options.

Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/multiple-ferry-sailings-cancelled-as-b-c-s-south-coast-braces-for-wicked-weather-1.6640300

Colonsay is normally served by three sailings a week from Oban and one from Kennacraig, via Islay, on a Saturday.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23993282.colonsay-residents-demand-33k-ferry-loss-compensation/?ref=rss

For a flight-free option, some cruise lines have sailings that depart from Portsmouth or Southampton for a Caribbean islands tour, including a stop in Barbados.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/central-america-carribean/barbados/barbados-travel-guide-best-things-to-do-b2345529.html

French shipping line CMA CGM is working plans to gradually increase the number of sailings through the Red Sea, however the timing and scope of its plans remains highly uncertain.

Source: https://gcaptain.com/22000-teus-one-claims-new-cargo-world-record/

In 2023, there have been significant fluctuations in blank sailings across major shipping routes, reflecting the dynamic global shipping industry influenced by factors such as market conditions, disruptions, and demand patterns.

Source: https://londonlovesbusiness.com/blank-sailing-trends-will-persist-due-to-oversupply-and-import-demand-uncertainty/

"It's approximately 14 sailings per week; two round trips a day will be added," said spokesperson Deborah Marshall.

Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/changes-coming-to-bc-ferries-route-between-metro-vancouver-and-nanaimo-1.6422135

It's enabled the purchase of full on-board facilities for all sailings to Ben-my-Chree capacity limits up to 31 August.

Source: https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/manxman-to-start-with-daytime-only-sailings/

Last summer it hired 850 new staff and there were still 300 cancelled sailings due to crew shortages.

Source: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/bc-ferries-warns-of-cancellations-over-the-summer-1.6453347

The 10am sailing from Kennacraig to Port Ellen (Islay) has been diverted to Port Askaig, meaning that the 5pm Port Ellen-Kennacraig sailings will now leave from Port Askaig instead.

Source: https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2023/12/28/storm-dies-down-as-disruption-continues/

The fragile nature of Jersey’s food security was underlined last autumn, when a prolonged period of high winds and rough seas disrupted Condor’s conventional sailings – affecting retailers across the Island.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2023/02/13/case-for-a-french-freight-route-remains-strong-despite-firms-collapse/

“There have been ongoing technical issues with vessels resulting in cancellation of sailings.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/23250556.breakdowns-rusting-vessel-food-shortages-new-calmac-crisis/?ref=rss