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CalMac’s achievements outlined in latest annual report
The David MacBrayne Limited Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending March 2022 has revealed about CalMac: “We continue to work with partners including CMAL and Transport Scotland to support the successful delivery of additional vessels and are looking forward to welcoming 16 new...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/calmacs-achievements-outlined-in-latest-annual-report/
RMT hits back at campaign of misinformation as union says it’s proud to stop the use of blatantly unsafe vessels on CalMac services
RMT hits back at campaign of misinformation as union says it’s proud to stop the use of blatantly unsafe vessels on CalMac services
SCOTTISH Ferries Union RMT today responded to a passenger group’s claims over the factors behind Pentland Ferries withdrawal from a time charter agreement with CalMac, as the fall-out from the Scottish Government’s failed ferry procurement policies continues.
RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch said:
“We are proud to have stopped this...
Pentland Ferries Have Decided not to Time Charter their Vessel PENTALINA to Calmac
CalMac has been searching for solutions to enhance capacity and resilience within its network. One possible vessel was PENTALINA from Pentland Ferries. Robbie Drummond CEO CalMac: “Berthing trials had shown she could successfully operate services to Arran and Mull and we were looking forward to her...
RMT demand action to end pandemic pay betrayal for CalMac key workers
RMT demand action to end pandemic pay betrayal for CalMac key workers
SCOTTISH FERRIES UNION RMT today wrote to the Minister for Islands, Energy and Connectivity, Paul Wheelhouse MSP demanding that he meet the union to correct a pay injustice for key workers at public sector ferry company CalMac.
RMT is in dispute with CalMac over a 0.5% pay offer for 2020-21.
This scandalous below inflation pay increase for CalMac workers’ dedication and commitment over the pandemic has again been...
Caledonian Maritime Assets launches vessel replacement programme
Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL), in partnership with Transport Scotland and CalMac, is commencing a major programme to replace up to seven small Loch-class vessels ..
RMT ramps up political pressure on Scotland’s MSP’s in CalMac ferry dispute as election looms
RMT ramps up political pressure on Scotland’s MSP’s in CalMac ferry dispute as election looms
SCOTTISH FERRIES UNION RMT has told Scotland’s MSPs today that it intends to make the ongoing pay dispute at CalMac Ferries a major political issue in the forthcoming elections in May.
The union believes that the company, which provides a lifeline ferry service to island communities, are holding a financial line as instructed by the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland.
In a letter to MSP’s...
Caledonian Maritime Assets awards ferry design contract
Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) has awarded a contract to international design and engineering firm BMT to provide consultancy services for the concept design of a new ..
CalMac Acts to Support Passengers at Largs Cumbrae
CalMac is to bring in extra staff to help support passengers who end up in long queues on the Largs Cumbrae route. Current restrictions on board due to the ongoing Covid crisis means average capacity across CalMac’s fleet is running at around 35% compared to normal. The extra staff will be on hand...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/calmac-acts-to-support-passengers-at-largs-cumbrae/
FRS No Longer A Candidate To Operate The Northern Isles Ferry Service
Only Serco Northlink and CalMac are candidates for the GBP 370 million contract currently tendered by government agency Transport Scotland, after FRS decided to pull out. The two remaining candidates submitted tender on 29 April. Now Transport Scotland has to take a decision. The contract is...