Question reference: S5W-34434
- Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 12 January 2021
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 20 January 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the expected in-service dates are for the two vessels under construction at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow.
Answer
The delivery of 801 is planned for the range April 2022 to June 2022 and the delivery of 802 is planned for December 2022 to February 2023. Following delivery it is estimated that a further 3 months will be required by CalMac for each to undergo local area trials and crew training before the vessel will be able to be enter service. This means 801 will be able to serve through the winter of 2022-23 and 802 will be ready to serve the summer of 2023.