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Second Turkish-built CalMac ferry given summer launch date

The new ferry is the sister of the MV Isle of Islay which was launched in March, ahead of fitting out work.

Both vessels will have capacity for up to 450 passengers and 100 cars, or 14 commercial vehicles.

They have a more conventional propulsion system than the hybrid LNG ferries being built at Ferguson shipyard, instead using marine diesel engines with some limited battery power for manoeuvring in port.

CMAL said the two new ferries for the Islay routes would together provide a 40% increase in vehicle and freight capacity as well as improving the resilience of the wider fleet.

Jim Anderson, director of vessels at CMAL said: “With the launch of Isle of Islay in March, and Glen Rosa in April, Loch Indaal will be the third vessel to launch within three months.

“Work is progressing well at Cemre, and we are on schedule and on budget with all four vessels, which will be welcome news for islanders.


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