The first sea trials for MV Isle of Islay have been carried out successfully by Cemre Marin Endustri in Yalova, Turkey.
The trials took place from Thursday 22 May to Friday 30 May, in the Sea of Marmara, with staff from CMAL and CalMac in attendance.
The first part of the sea trials saw the set-up of the propulsion systems, generators, thrusters, stabilisers and associated electrical systems. These were then tested, trialled and measured with Lloyd’s Register and the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) in attendance.
Testing evaluated the vessel’s performance at full load, including speed, stability, manoeuvrability, anchor deployment/recovery and endurance. The trials also established the effectiveness of the vessel’s propulsion plant, automation and navigational systems.
Jim Anderson, Director of Vessels at CMAL, said: “This is a great step forward in the build programme of the Isle of Islay. The team at Cemre are working hard to prepare the vessel for delivery.
“There is a great feeling of momentum following the successful completion of this first phase of sea trials.”
The second set of sea trials will take place later this summer, following the installation of the vessel’s battery system and harbour acceptance trials of the hybrid system.
