SVRP Port Infrastructure Works

Description

Port Infrastructure enabling and electrical works Lot 1: The Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP) is part of the broader Vessel Replacement and Deployment Programme (VRDP) initiated by Transport Scotland. The VRDP identified eight smaller vessels that were either beyond or approaching 30 years in service and close to the end of their operational life. The main objective of the SVRP is to provide new all-electric vessels for operation by Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries Ltd (CalMac) on multiple routes. The SVRP is expected to deliver a substantial reduction in carbon emissions compared to the older vessels being replaced, indicating a commitment by CMAL to environmental sustainability. CMAL own seven ports included in the SVRP Phase 1 Vessel Deployment of which four are overnight berths: - Colintraive - Fishnish – Lochaline - Largs - Portavadie - Tobermory – Kilchoan Port Infrastructure enabling and electrical works are required at the above listed ports to accommodate and facilitate charging the new fully electric vessels and to improve compatibility against the existing ferry terminal facilities.