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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 alone. The ...

18 May 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Island communities ‘aggrieved’ that ferries remain undelivered – Forbes

Island communities feel “aggrieved” at the failure to deliver ferries which were promised years ago, Kate Forbes has said. The SNP leadership contender, who is the MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, said the situation around the long-delayed ...

15 Mar 2023 at 15:03

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 weekdays from ...

12 Apr 2023 at 14:26

Scotland

Name of second delayed CalMac ferry announced after public vote

Ferry bosses have revealed the name of the second delayed vessel being built for CalMac by the Ferguson Marine shipyard. The ferry, which until now has only been known as Hull 802, will be called Glen Rosa. CMAL, the body which owns CalMac ...

31 Aug 2023 at 09:25

Scotland

Contracts at ferries shipyard could be reviewed to axe bonuses, MSPs told

Contracts at the shipyard where two delayed and overbudget ferries are being constructed could be renegotiated to prevent bonuses being paid to staff, a senior member of the Scottish Government has said. Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil ...

22 Jun 2023 at 11:35

Scotland

Ministers drop plans for highly protected marine areas

The Scottish Government has dropped its controversial plans to restrict fishing in 10% of Scotland’s waters following an uproar from coastal communities. Net-Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan announced the plan to introduce highly protected ...

29 Jun 2023 at 14:23

Scotland

Using drones to deliver mail on islands ‘definitely worth exploring’, MSPs told

The use of drones to deliver the post is “definitely worth exploring”, a leading figure from Royal Mail has told MSPs. Operations development director Ricky McAulay said the service has already carried out initial trials involving ...

28 Jun 2023 at 12:36

Ferry fare freeze extended until March next year

A fare freeze on the Clyde and Hebrides and Northern Isles ferry networks has been extended for a further six months, Transport Scotland has announced. Ticket prices will be held at current levels from October 2023 until the end ...

28 Jun 2023 at 09:14

Scotland

Sea trials for beleaguered ferry delayed

Sea trials for a much-delayed and over-budget ferry have been held up due to last-minute changes, the shipyard has said. The Glen Sannox – the first of two ferries being built at the troubled Scottish Government-owned shipyard ...

23 Aug 2023 at 14:45

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 Neil Gray ...

20 Sept 2023 at 20:31

Scotland

Review of process to award ferries contract expected ‘fairly soon’ – minister

A review of the award of a contract for two delayed and over-budget ferries is expected to be completed “fairly soon”, the transport minister has said. The Glen Sannox and the newly-named Glen Rosa are due to be delivered ...

21 Sept 2023 at 11:56

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 40,989 ...

27 Aug 2023 at 00:01

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