Concern as agency in Ferguson ferry debacle plans seven more vessels []





Date: 24/02/2021

A government agency heavily involved in the disastrous Ferguson ferry contract is making preparations to build seven new vessels.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) was criticised by MSPs for its role in the delays and the huge bill for two ferries being built at the Ferguson shipyard in Port Glasgow. The original £97 million contract is expected to eventually cost the public purse more than £200 million, while the yard went into administration before it was bought by the Scottish government.


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Concern as agency in Ferguson ferry debacle plans seven more vessels

The Times

A government agency heavily involved in the disastrous Ferguson ferry contract is making preparations to build seven new vessels.Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) was criticised by MSPs for

Multi-million pound programme to replace seven island ferries launched

Insider

The programme 'will explore battery powered options and ensure that the new ferries are low on emissions'

CMAL launches multi-million small vessel replacement programme

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CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) have announced a multi-million-pound investment deal- Business News Scotland

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