Question reference: S6W-01274
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 7 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 19 July 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates new ferries will be delivered to CalMac.
Answer
The delivery of 801 is planned for the range July 2022 to September 2022 and for 802 delivery is planned for the range April 2023 to July 2023. Following completion of the vessels and successful delivery, CalMac as the operator will require to undertake extensive sea trials and crew and operational service familiarisation before the vessels enter service.