CalMac CEO Duncan Mackison has warned that Scotland’s west coast ferry network needs a continuous vessel renewal programme, with one new ferry every 12 to 18 months, to maintain reliability.
With an ageing fleet of 37 vessels, operational disruptions have become increasingly common. Several new ships are due to enter service over the coming years, including GLEN ROSA, additional ferries under construction in Turkey and seven smaller vessels being built in Poland.
Mackison also backed a merger between CalMac and CMAL to streamline decision-making and improve delivery.