Projects

Location

Clyde-wide

Description

Plans by Clydefast for a new £20 million high-speed ferry service from the centre of Glasgow to Braehead, Greenock, Dunoon and Rothesay will create the first ferry service "Doon the Watter" for over 30 years.

The three high-speed catamarans can travel at an operating speed of 35 knots and were built in Australia. The vessels feature spacious seating, widescreen television and restaurants.

The trip from the Broomielaw in Glasgow to Rothesay will take just 75 minutes. The company also has plans in the longer term for a daily service to Brodick on the Isle of Arran.

Clydefast hopes to have initial services operating next year. A new pontoon facility is planned for Breahead to provide fuel and storage services. Custom House Quay at Greenock will be used as a calling point and for overnight berthing.

Current status

Clydefast is procuring boats this year with a view to completing preparations and training during the winter. The company hopes to begin operating a service in 2008.

Timescale

2008

Lead partner

Clydefast Ltd.

Contact details

Alistair Macleod, Clydefast, 01475 540331, mail@clydefast.com