Second Turkey-built ferry for Scots islands to launch in June

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The Scottish Government’s plan is to launch six vessels by 2026 which are being built t the Cemre yard in Turkey.

The second ferry serve the islands being built in Turkey will launch on June 9 marking an “important milestone” in the Scottish Government ’s plan to launch six vessels by 2026.

The progress stands in sharp contrast to the two larger ferries – the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa – being built at the state-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow, which are six years late and several times over-budget. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.

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