Ferry’s return delayed because of ‘essential’ work
The return of a NorthLink passenger ferry from drydock has been delayed due to additional work needed on her. The Hrossey was scheduled to return…
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Ferry ‘fiasco’ as Scottish government sued by company it operates
Publicly-owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne has raised legal proceedings against the Scottish government after its decision to appoint Serco as the preferred bidder for the…
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Serco named preferred bidder for Northern Isles ferry contract
Serco have been selected by the Scottish Government as the preferred bidder for the new £450 million ferry contract.
READ FULL STORYDeal to buy vessels as Northern Isles contract is extended
A deal has been agreed for the three passenger ferries serving the Northern Isles to be bought outright by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), with
READ FULL STORYAssurances sought over ferry contract
Politicians have been reacting to news that the current NorthLink ferry contract has been extended by 18 months amid plans by the Scottish government to
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Ferry fares to be frozen
Fares on the Northern Isles ferry services will be frozen as work to ultimately cut ticket prices continues, the Scottish government’s Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf, has announced. Transport Scotland says prices will be kept on hold for 2017 as the SNP government…
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Call for CalMac to run north boat
• Highlands MSP pledges support for Teckal exemption • It allows contracts to be awarded without costly tendering • But Tavish Scott says argument is
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Shetland Line loses £12 million ferry contract claim
A Shetland firm has lost a £12 million claim against the Scottish government after it unsuccessfully bid for a contract to provide ferry services for
READ FULL STORYPoor forecast heralds changes to ferries
It may seem hard to believe given the weekend weather, but NorthLink are warning of possible changes to its scheduling tomorrow because of a poor…
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NorthLink vessel rolls 16 degrees after technical fault
The NorthLink ferry listed badly on a southbound voyage after an auto-pilot control suffered a technical fault. Passengers onboard Wednesday’s sailing from Lerwick to Kirkwall…
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Job cuts loom at Scatsta Airport
Scatsta Airport is likely to cut its staff by at least 25 per cent by the end of the year due to the offshore industry…
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Call for MAIB to investigate ‘swerving’ incident
A call has been made for last week’s NorthLink ferry incident – in which the Hrossey “swerved” violently to avoid another vessel – to be…
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Stout defence made over Serco’s ferry record
The chairman of the SIC environment and transport committee has come to the defence of Serco and its record in providing the isles with its
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Scott renews calls for ferry contract decision to be scrutinised
Isles MSP Tavish Scott has renewed his call for Audit Scotland to scrutinise the tender process which led to Serco being awarded the lifeline Northern…
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