Scottish Ferry Services: Ferries Plan (2013-2022)
Appendix 2: Overview of Proposals
| Action | Summary of proposed service level | Meets Needs Based Assessment? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 vessel service for Arran (Ardrossan - Brodick) in summer (May-September) | increase from 5 to 7 sailings per day (4 to 8 on a Sunday) + some specific additional sailings | Yes - summer only. DFP did not state need was different for summer/winter. |
| Introduce summer only (May-September) pilot between Campbeltown and Ayrshire, via Arran | 3 return sailings per week - day trip, overnight and weekend stay. | Yes - NBA indicated the need for substantial journey time savings |
| Improved services in winter for Oban/Coll/Tiree | An additional sailing day - from 4-5. | Partial - offers an improved winter service but not to level (6) set out in DFP> |
| Improved service in winter for Oban/Barra/S. Uist | An additional sailing day - from 3 (4) to 5. | Yes - offers an improved winter service to level detailed in DFP. |
| Improved services for Small Isles | A new Sunday service to each island, 2 sailings a day instead of 1 on some days, 1 day per week possible to make a meaningful return trip to mainland | Yes - but not in full |
| Later evening sailing one day per week on Cumbrae | Retain later sailing on a Friday night and introduce one other later evening sailing | Partial but response to consultation suggests response is adequate. |
| As a temporary step, introduce summer service on Saturday from Colonsay, via Islay to Kennacraig | Will provide one additional sailing to mainland during the summer months for Colonsay residents. | Yes, - but not in full |
| Extend the operating day on Colintraive-Rhubodach service | Will provide later evening sailings. | Yes - but not in full |
| 2 vessels for Small Isles (pax only and freight only) *Dependent on purchase of new RIB vessel | Increased (greater than package 1) passenger service using new RIB and less frequent freight service - to be agreed with the community | Yes - fully + |
| Provide a dedicated vessel for Colonsay | Increased sailing days from 4 to 6 in the winter and from 6 to 7 in the summer. | Yes |
| Provide a dedicated vessel for Mull - currently vessel provides relief to other route during the winter. | Increased level of frequency during the winter: | Yes - winter only |
| Offer zero fares for Jura when part of onward journey to mainland | Subject to transfer of responsibility from A&B Council to SG | Yes |
| Provide a second vessel for Mull during summer *Dependent on purchase of new vessel or re-deployment of Isle of Lewis | Increased level of frequency during the summer months - from 6 to 12, early departure from Mull on most days, later evening sailings each day. | Yes - fully at this stage (summer and winter) |
| Continue to provide additional vessel on Oban/Coll/Tiree during winter - replacing the Isle of Arran when she is full time on Clyde | Allows for the improved winter timetable delivered under package 1 to continue - from 4 to 5. | Partial - allows for continued improved winter service. Although DFP talks about increase to 6. |
| Continue to provide an additional vessel on Oban/Barra/S.Uist during winter - to replace the Isle of Arran when she is full time on Clyde | Allows for the improved winter timetable delivered under package 1 to continue - from 4 to 5. | Yes - allows for continued improved winter service |
| Provide vessel (Isle of Arran) on the Ardrossan-Brodick and Campbeltown routes during the winter. | Allows for augmented service on Ardrossan-Brodick during the winter and also on Campbeltown-Ayrshire route subject to pilot. | Yes - fully but need to establish the correct level of frequency required. |
| Upgrade berthing facilities at Iona and Gigha | Allows for longer operating day of around 1 hour. | Partial |
| Consideration of single service for Lismore. | TBC | N/A |