Hybrid Ferries and Port Infrastructure

18/02/2011Hybrid ferries: the opportunity for

Scotland1

Proposed Routes

1. Sconser – Raasay 2. Tarbert (Loch Fyne) - Portavadie 3. Gigha – Tayonloan4. Lochranza - Claonaig

18/02/2011Hybrid ferries: the opportunity for

Scotland2

Sconser – Raasay

18/02/2011Hybrid ferries: the opportunity for

Scotland3

Sconser - Raasay

18/02/2011Hybrid ferries: the opportunity for

Scotland4

• Owned by Highland Council and operated by CFL• Widening of the slipway is required at Sconser• No work required at Raasay – New pier and slipway opened in 2010

Portavadie – Tarbert (Loch Fyne)

18/02/2011Hybrid ferries: the opportunity for

Scotland5

Portavadie – Tarbert (Loch Fyne)

18/02/2011Hybrid ferries: the opportunity for

Scotland6

• Portavadie owned by CMAL – operated by CFL• Tarbert owned by Tarbert (LF) Harbour Authority - operated by CFL• No major work required at these slipways• Overnight berthing arrangements at Tarbert to be reviewed

Gigha - Tayinloan

18/02/2011Hybrid ferries: the opportunity for

Scotland7

Gigha - Tayinloan

18/02/2011Hybrid ferries: the opportunity for

Scotland8

• Facilities owned by A&B council and operated by CFL• Dredging at Gigha to be considered to accommodate vessel at low tides• Improvements in berthing at Tayinloan already under review• Overnight berthing arrangements at Gigha to be reviewed

Delivering the Infrastructure

18/02/2011Hybrid ferries: the opportunity for

Scotland9

• Working with the facility owners CMAL, will take a co-ordinating role in delivering infrastructure requirements;

• CMAL will work with SSE to deliver power requirements;

• We will endeavour to ensure ferry operations will continue throughout works;

• Identifying and working with all stakeholders will be a priority;

• Detailed work plans are being prepared