Valve failure on CalMac ferry saw uncontrolled escape of flammable gas
09-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk

Valve failure on CalMac ferry saw uncontrolled escape of flammable gas

BBC News - A faulty valve on a CalMac ferry led to a sudden and uncontrolled release of highly flammable methane gas last summer, BBC Scotland News has learned.
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