Fife-Norway ferry hopes revived

Hopes have been raised for a ferry service between Rosyth and Norway after the tendering process was readvertised.

The Norwegian-led consortium had turned down all previous applications to operate the ro-ro ferry service.

It will now invite three operators to submit bids for the route, although there is now no requirement for foot passengers to be catered for.

It is anticipated that one bid will be for a freight link from Fife which can carry a small number of passengers.

'Boost tourism'

The consortium due to make the decision consists of a group of Norwegian businesses, Shetland Development Trust and Transport Partnerships ZetTrans and SesTrans.

One hope is that the route will provide a vital sea-link for freight travelling between Scandinavia and the continent.

Bidders must also demonstrate a willingness to boost tourism, according to the consortium.

Tenders must be submitted by mid-March and a decision is expected to be made in April.

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