Scots call for investment to improve ferry crossings

More investment is needed by the Scottish government to help ferry services in the country maintain standards, it has been claimed.

Speaking at the Scottish Government's ferries review, the company which owns CalMac and Northlink Ferries has said that the economic climate should not act as a barrier to investment in the sector, the Press and Journal reported.

Indeed, Peter Timms, chairman of David MacBrayne Ltd, told the news provider that if ferry crossing were to be improved more money should be set aside to help advance infrastructure and encourage innovation.

The company says that investment in harbours in particular will help to prevent problems with vessels and current conditions meant that restrictions prevented larger vessels from using ports in the country.

"In addition to providing an environment which would encourage investment, longer contracts would also provide much needed stability for ferry users and the islands communities the ferries serve," Mr Timms added.

Written by Andrew Smith

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