Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has renamed the newest fleet member from MV Utne to MV Loch Frisa.
A small renaming ceremony was hosted in Craignure on Monday 6th June to thank those who have aided in bringing the vessel into service. Attendees included former Argyll and Bute councillor Mary-Jean Devon, children from Ulva and Tobermory primary schools who had won a competition to have their Mull-themed art displayed on the ferry, as well as CalMac crew and local media.
Mary-Jean Devon smashed a bottle of Tobermory whisky and officially renamed the vessel from MV Utne, to MV Loch Frisa, a name chosen by public vote earlier this year. Guests were then given tours of the ferry, and artwork painted by Deborah Campbell gifted to the vessel was unveiled on the passenger deck… more in the printed issue
Photo shows Brian Fulton, Mary-Jean Devon, Kevin Hobbs – photo courtesy of CMAL