CalMac says the small fire was extinguished quickly by the crew and no-one was hurt.
A small fire caused an engine failure on a west coast ferry and forced its crew to head for the nearest port, according to operator CalMac.
"Their safety was our priority, and we made sure that everyone was spoken to individually so that our crew and port staff could make sure they had all the support they needed in terms of food, onward journeys, and accommodation."Last week, MV Hebridean Isles was removed from service due to an issue with its bow thruster.
The ship and another new vessel, Glen Rosa, were originally due for delivery in 2018 but have faced repeated design and construction challenges.
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