CALMAC say a technical problem has been resolved and the ferry service has resumed. 

The ferry was suspended at 7.58am on the services update section of the CalMac website with the following message: "Due to a technical issue that requires further information this service is suspended until further notice."

However, weather conditions, with high winds this morning, were also given as a factor on the website.

The CalMac website updated at 9.27am and stated: "The technical issue has been resolved and the vessel is operating a shuttle service.
"Due to adverse weather this service is liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice."

One local business on the island decided it wasn't worth opening its doors today due to the lack of custom with the ferry disruption.

A message from The Dancing Midge Café read: "Sorry we are closed due to the weather and the ferry being on standby.

"We are open as normal Friday."