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Recall Parliament for emergency statement on ferry disruption – Lib Dems

Scottish ministers have been urged to recall Parliament to allow an emergency statement to be made amid further ferry cancellations. The Scottish Liberal Democrats made the call after key Western Isles routes were hit by service disruption. The MV ...

05 Aug 2022 at 16:34

Scotland

CalMac says ‘ageing fleet’ to blame for major problems in ferry network

Scotland’s west coast ferry network is facing major problems due to its ageing fleet of vessels, the managing director of CalMac has said. Robbie Drummond was speaking on BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme after it emerged the ...

23 Apr 2022 at 11:25

Scotland

Calls for Nicola Sturgeon to respond to fresh CalMac accusations

The First Minister has come under more pressure over her involvement in the management of a contract for two CalMac ferries that are £150 million over budget and incomplete. Nicola Sturgeon has been accused by former Ferguson Marine owner Jim ...

27 Mar 2022 at 13:55

Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon rules out privatisation of lifeline ferry services

Nicola Sturgeon has ruled out privatising lifeline ferry services to Scotland’s island communities. The First Minister also made clear her government had no plans at split up the CalMac network, amid concerns about a possible “unbundling” of ...

03 Feb 2022 at 15:55

Scotland

Ferry provision ‘well below reasonable’ levels, consultation finds

The provision of ferries for Scotland’s island communities is “well below” reasonable levels, hundreds of respondents to a Holyrood consultation have said. A total of 394 responses were received to the Transport Committee’s call for views ...

21 Dec 2022 at 19:22

Scotland

Six-month freeze for ferry fares to help communities recover from disruption

Fares on ferries serving some of the most remote communities in Scotland will be frozen for six months, the Scottish government has confirmed. Ticket prices on the Northern Isles, Clyde and Hebrides ferry networks will be held at current ...

15 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

CalMac ferries repair bill above £100m in last five years

The repair bill for CalMac’s fleet has passed £100 million in the last five years, figures provided to the Liberal Democrats show. A freedom of information request by the party revealed the cost of repairs was £26.5 million for 2022/23 ...

18 May 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Islanders call for ’emergency intervention’ over changes to ferry services

Islanders are demanding transport minister Kevin Stewart makes an “emergency intervention” as they warned reductions in the service provided by state-owned CalMac could force them into “rationing” spaces on ferries. Members of the ...

09 May 2023 at 18:32

Scotland

Distilleries operating ‘hand to mouth’ due to ferry disruption, industry warns

Distilleries on Jura and Islay are operating “hand to mouth” due to the continued CalMac ferry disruption, the Scotch Whisky Association has said. Only one ferry is currently operating on the route, providing three sailings on ...

12 Apr 2023 at 14:26

Scotland

CalMac plans to limit disruption to ferry routes to about a week at a time

Scotland’s state-owned ferry operator plans to limit disruption on individual ferry routes to around a week at a time, according to new documents. CalMac is launching a public consultation on the proposed changes to the ...

28 Aug 2023 at 15:29

Scotland

Committee seeks clarity from minister over ‘concerning’ ferry developments

The Energy Secretary has been asked for more information about “regrettable and concerning” developments relating to much-delayed and over-budget ferries. The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee has written to ...

20 Sept 2023 at 20:31

Scotland

SNP ‘incompetence’ blamed as Labour condemns ferry cancellations

Labour has accused the Scottish Government of incompetence as figures revealed “spiralling” cancellations impacting lifeline ferry services to many island communities. State-owned ferry operator CalMac cancelled ...

27 Aug 2023 at 00:01

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