The Scottish Government’s ferry owning firm admits the service for islanders has reached crisis point.
However CMAL says it remains focused on delivering new vessels to replace the ageing fleet.
The firm’s Chief Executive has apologised for the disruption caused by delays to building new ferries.
But despite the difficulties Kevin Hobbs believes the current setup to procure ferries with CalMac and Transport Scotland is working well.
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