Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has confirmed that the company will again be deploying MV Saturn on the Ardrossan-Brodick service this summer. The ship will begin service on Monday, June 11 and will operate until August 28, 2007.

CalMac Ferries Ltd Managing Director Lawrie Sinclair said: “I am delighted that we are once again in a position to deploy MV Saturn on the Arran service. I know that the additional capacity brought to the route during the summer months last year was greatly appreciated.”

The Arran Ferry Committee has welcomed CalMac's confirmation that the additional summer sailings will take place in 2007. Ken Thorburn, Chairman of the Ferry Committee said: “The Isle of Arran Ferry Committee is pleased that CalMac has been able to make MV Saturn available for a limited sailing period during the peak summer months. The Ferry Committee remains committed to working together with CalMac to ensure the best possible service between Brodick and Ardrossan so that all sectors of the island community can benefit.”

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For further information on the contents of this News Release, please contact Hugh Dan MacLennan, Head of Communication and Customer Care, Caledonian MacBrayne. Tel: 0776 435 4021; e-mail hugh.maclennan@calmac.co.uk.

Caledonian MacBrayne and CalMac are trading names of CalMac Ferries Limited

Issued: Thursday May 24, 2007