Shipbuilding News – Late July 2024
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The Scottish government has started a “competitive” process to award a contract to replace CalMac’s ageing fleet of small ferries.
Phase one of the small vessels replacement programme (SVRP) will involve replacing seven ferries with all-electric boats, with up to three more to follow in phase two.
The procurement process is expected to take around eight months, and will be led by CMAL, the government-owned company that procures ships for the CalMac fleet.
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop said the decision had been made after “careful consideration” of the procurement options.
