Question reference: S4W-25869
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 1 June 2015
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Current status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 10 June 2015
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will ask Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd to ensure that the final specification for two new ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services will allow their operation on all routes without modifications to piers or harbours.
Answer
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd aim to have two vessels that can operate at a number of identified ports without modifications or with only minimal modifications. There are potentially 15 piers and harbours on the Clyde and Hebrides network that these vessels can serve.