The new vessels will be deployed on the Uig, Tarbert and Lochmaddy routes
A Turkish shipyard has been named as the preferred bidder to build two new ferries for Scotland’s island communities.
and will be built to the same specification as the Islay ferries already under construction at the Turkish shipyard. The existing fleet has suffered disruption because of faults, resulting in delays and cancelled services. Jim Anderson, Cmal’s director of vessels, said: “This is a big step forward is procuring two new vessels for the Little Minch routes to Lochmaddy and Tarbert. These ferries will deliver dedicated services to North Uist and Harris in the peak season, rather than the shared vessel operation currently in place.
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth said: “The Scottish Government is absolutely committed to improving the lifeline ferry fleet and better meeting the needs of island communities, so I’m pleased to see Cmal name the preferred bidder for the two additional ferries. I hope this progress will be welcomed by island communities who depend on these life line ferry services.
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