Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has confirmed that MV Ali Cat will be out of service for a single sailing on Friday, October 3.

The following sailing is cancelled:  Friday 3 October:  1745 ex Gourock and 1815 ex Dunoon.

This change to the advertised timetable is to allow essential planned maintenance to take place.

All other advertised sailings will take place as scheduled.

Caledonian MacBrayne apologises to customers for any inconvenience.

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For further information on the contents of this News Release, please contact Hugh Dan MacLennan, Public Affairs Manager, Caledonian MacBrayne.

Tel: 0776 435 4021; e-mail hugh.maclennan@calmac.co.uk

Issued:  Monday, September 29, 2003