CalMac hopes MV Alfred will soon be providing relief services on its west coast ferry routes.
The trials are due to be completed on 30 April, and Ayr is being considered as a potential base for the ferry.hit by breakdowns and shortage of capacityIsland communities have long called for the state-owned ferry operator to charter a relief ferry to ease pressures on west coast routes.The charter of MV Alfred is much more than just ferry operator CalMac securing a relief vessel.
CMAL insists it's not anti-catamaran - but it questions whether they are the most suitable type of vessel for CalMac's routes. The charter of MV Alfred offers a chance to finally put the arguments to the test.Robbie Drummond, chief Executive of CalMac, said MV Alfred would be a welcome addition to the fleet.
"This should help mitigate the impact of disruption or where certain islands are reduced to single vessel service." The charter of MV Alfred has been agreed between CalMac and Pentland Ferries without the involvement of the Scottish government's ferries procurement agency Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, or CMAL.
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