The Ben my Chree will be taking part in berthing trials in Scotland this week.
CalMac is conducting the trials on its Arran route as it considers chartering the Steam Packet vessel.
She'll try berthing at Troon and Brodick as CalMac faces a difficult time with some of its vessels out of service and others undergoing maintenance.
CalMac's chief executive Duncan Mackison says a full charter would be subject to agreement from a number of parties.
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Tributes paid to police officer
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No government-ordered bush removals for 10 years
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Manx Utilities faces questions about windfarm meeting costs
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Price hikes for taxi and goods vehicle operators
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Future of Douglas lifeboat station to be raised in Tynwald
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New sexual health centre opens its doors
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