The Conservatives level out that is greater than each full calendar yr since 2010, which is way back to the liberty of data figures go.
In that yr, the Government-owned ferry operator cancelled simply 217 sailings as a result of of technical issues.
They mentioned that if cancellations within the first 9 months of 2023 had been to proceed on the similar fee for the remainder of the yr, then the overall quantity of cancellations attributable to technical faults could be 1,875% larger than it was in 2010.
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Scottish Conservative transport spokesperson Graham Simpson mentioned: “These appalling figures are a mind-blowing illustration of the SNP’s mismanagement of Scotland’s ferry fleet.
“An enhance in cancellations of nearly 2,000% is difficult to get your head round but it surely highlights the Nationalists’ stunning betrayal of Scotland’s island communities.
“SNP incompetence has saddled CalMac with an ageing, unreliable fleet, depriving our islands of lifeline providers on an more and more common foundation.
“John Swinney’s fingerprints are all over this appalling scandal. The SNP Government he was a senior member of, and now leads, have been preoccupied with their independence obsession, allowing this crisis to worsen year upon year.”
The get together added that island communities are nonetheless ready for 2 new ferries, Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa, to enter service, six years late and a whole lot of hundreds of thousands of kilos over finances.
A Transport Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “Whilst each cancellation has an affect on passengers and communities, 3215 sailings is simply 2.4% of the 135,469 operated sailings in that interval.
“CalMac are working extra sailings and serving extra routes than ever earlier than as we attempt to offer the very best ferry providers for our island communities.
“We recognise the affect that delays and disruption have regrettably had on our island communities and this Government is dedicated to investing in our ferry providers. That is why delivering six new main vessels to serve Scotland’s ferry community by 2026 is a precedence.
“Regrettably, there are communities who’ve been extra impacted than others, and ministers totally recognise the necessity to enhance confidence in providers.
“That is why we are committed to ensuring our ferry service is fit for the future by continuing to work with operators and CMAL (Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd) to improve reliability and resilience across our network.”
CalMac and the SNP have all been contacted for remark.