Transport Scotland plans to procure seven new electric ferries

Scottish state transport agency Transport Scotland plans to procure seven new electric ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) network, which serves islands and remote communities off the west coast of Scotland.

PHOTO: Transport Scotland’s electric ferry concept. Transport Scotland

The first phase involves a competitive tender process to evaluate shipyards' financial and technical suitability for the project. The estimated cost for Phase 1, including seven vessels, port improvements, and shore power upgrades, is around £175 million ($227 million), the agency said.

The tender will be issued in September 2024 and is expected to be awarded in March 2025.

By Tuhin Roy

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