The Committee’s remit covers all public transport services, including ferry services.
The Committee will keep track of developments throughout the session on progress towards the completion of new ferries, as well as the maintenance and operation of Scotland’s existing ferry fleet.
Details of evidence sessions related to Scotland’s ferry services and relevant correspondence and updates on the maintenance, operation, and renewal of Scotland’s public ferry fleet are also provided below.
The Committee has sent and received the following correspondence during the inquiry:
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, 6 October 2026
Letter from Graeme Thomson, Chief Executive Officer, Ferguson Marine, 2 October 2026
Letter from Duncan Mackison, Chief Executive, CalMac Ferries Ltd, 2 October 2026
Letter to Graeme Thomson, Chief Executive Officer, Ferguson Marine, 25 September 2026
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, 9 September 2026
Letter from the Leader of Shetland Islands Council, 30 June 2026
Letter from Kevin Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited, 26 June 2026
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, 26 June 2026