Scotland to Review Ferry Services Tendering

Scottish government has made a decision to review the need to put lifeline ferry services out to tender in the future, according to Nautilus trade union.

Govt Asked to Increase Funds for UK Maritime Workforce

As the numbers of British seafarers seem to be in decline, the government in Scotland and in Whitehall has been called upon to provide further support the UK maritime sector in order to ensure that jobs and businesses are able to face the challenges prese

Scotland studies ferry options to ease Forth Bridge closure commuter woes

Transport for Scotland is mulling using ferries to replace the Forth Road Bridge, which was closed after authorities discovered a large crack in one of its supports. ...

Scotland's Ferguson Marine Engineering to build dual-fuel ferries

Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) has selected Scottish shipbuilder Ferguson Marine Engineering (FMEL) to construct two 100 m dual-fuel ro-ro ferries in a contract worth £97m. ...

Bunkering tanker takes on water in Scotland collision

Bunkering vessel Erin Wood has been towed into harbour after colliding with 4155dwt Cyprus-flagged general cargo ship Daroja two miles off Peterhead, Scotland. ...

Business ‘relief’ over Scotland’s rejection of independence

Businesses have spoken of ‘relief’ over Scotland’s rejection of independence, but said the “No” ...

Shipping outlook grim for independent Scotland, survey finds

A survey by London shipping accountancy firm and consultancy Moore Stephens has found 55%...