The South Uist ferry link is cancelled and the North Uist ferry link is operating as normal.

Key Highlights :

1. CalMac is warning of further ferry cancellations this weekend due to a shortage of vessels

2. The MV Hebrides is going for annual repairs on the same day its replacement MV Clansman is predicted to complete its maintenance

3. There will be no ferries running between the mainland and South Uist until mid-May

4. Saturday services between Uig and Lochmaddy on North Uist will only run in the morning with the last sailing leaving Skye at 9.30am. Sunday services are yet to be confirmed, but are expected to be operated by the MV Clansman from April 23.

     Islanders are being warned of further ferry cancellations as Scotland's national operator continues to face a shortage of vessels.

     The Scottish Government has announced that further ferry cancellations are likely as a result of the shortage of vessels. The operator, Caledonian MacBrayne, has warned that it may be forced to cancel up to 20% of its services in the coming weeks.

     The company has already cancelled around 50% of its services this year, blaming the shortage of vessels on the Scottish Government's decision to restrict the number of new boats being built. The restrictions were introduced in order to save the Scottish Government £100 million.

     The shortage of vessels has led to long waiting times for passengers, and has also caused disruption to the transport network. The Scottish Government has urged Caledonian MacBrayne to use its spare vessels to provide additional services, but the company has said that this is not possible.

     The Scottish Government has said that it is doing all that it can to address the shortage of vessels, but the situation is causing significant problems for the transport network.

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