DOUBTS about the safety of a beleaguered Clyde ferry crossing have been raised by MSPs after it emerged the crew had not been adequately trained and were operating the service in breach of regulations.
The Kilcreggan Ferry, which connects the Rosneath peninsula to Gourock, has since Monday been limited to carrying a maximum of 12 passengers at a time, instead of the normal limit of 60, by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Locals claim it has left dozens of passengers stranded on shore or facing lengthy replacement bus detours.
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