Current status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 9 July 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to ensure that the recognised trade unions at NorthLink Ferries are consulted over the design of (a) seafarer and (b) trainee accommodation on the two Northern Isles Freight flex vessels that are currently being designed and built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. Ltd.
NorthLink engages and will continue to engage on a regular basis, with both RMT and Nautilus International on all aspects of current and future operational activity including the new Freight Flex vessels. The Freight Flex Vessels include provision for 28 seafarer cabins and 2 double cadet training accommodation cabins and 1 spare seafarer double cabin per vessel, allowing for up to four trainee placements to be provided at any point in time.