THE chief executive of Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) is stepping down as it faces ongoing challenges with its fleet.
THE chief executive of Caledonian MacBrayne is stepping down as it faces ongoing challenges with its fleet.Drummond’s departure comes after a review by the board of CalMac, which is also wholly owned by the Scottish Government.In recent years the ageing nature of CalMac’s ferry fleet has led to delays and disruption on its routes around the west coast of Scotland.
Ministers are due to make a decision this summer on the awarding of the ferry services contract for the west coast, something which would have a material impact on CalMac as a going concern. “It recognises that the island communities served by CalMac have faced real challenges over this past year. These challenges are likely set to continue until new vessels are introduced to the fleet over the coming years.
“Not a single ministerial resignation has been offered over this scandal yet now the head of both CalMac and Ferguson Marine have been fired in the space of two weeks.
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