Ferguson Marine shipyard have been hit by further delays blamed on the coronavirus crisis. Scotland's economy secretary Fiona Hyslop said the two vessels, which were due in service in 2018, have slipped back by another six months with extra costs added.
It means the final ferry will not be ready to serve island communities until the end of 2022. "This has been a hugely challenging year for the business," Hyslop told MSPs."In line with much economic activity across Europe the Covid pandemic has essentially closed the yard for six months.
Despite that interruption to business much has been achieved."Hyslop added: "Work to complete the ferries can now proceed at full speed.
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