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CalMac contract for west coast ferries extended by year

But the Scottish Conservatives accused the government of “kicking the can down the road”.

Transport spokesman Graham Simpson said: “Islanders will be shocked that they must wait up to another year to get any clarity on who will run their substandard ferry services. It is not good enough.

“The SNP government has also confirmed today that it still has not decided whether to invest more money into the Ferguson yard and is also delaying a decision on what to do about the new small ferries award.”

Duncan Mackison, the interim chief executive of CalMac, welcomed the contract extension.

He said: “With six new major vessels due to join the fleet by 2026 and significant infrastructure upgrades, we are confident that lifeline ferry services will continue to improve.

“During the extension period, we will be working hard to provide certainty and reliability, and listening closely to the views of local people who rely on our services.”


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