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Scottish Government Ferries Review

Consultation Event - Islay. Scottish Government Ferries Review. 31 March 2009. Overview. Methods of delivery, competition, procurement and freight (TRi Napier); Fares, Funding, Cost and Affordability, Integration, Services and Routes (MVA Consultancy);

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Scottish Government Ferries Review

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  1. Consultation Event - Islay Scottish Government Ferries Review 31 March 2009

  2. Overview • Methods of delivery, competition, procurement and freight (TRi Napier); • Fares, Funding, Cost and Affordability, Integration, Services and Routes (MVA Consultancy); • Economy (Highlands and Islands Enterprise); • Vessels (CMAL); • Ports and Harbours (CMAL); and • Accessibility (CMAL).

  3. Fares (1) • Ferry fares in Scotland have evolved over a number of years from a combination of historic fares and the earlier CFares system that was in place in the 1990s • But is the current fare system the most efficient? Does it meet local needs? Does it benefit some communities at the expense of others?

  4. Fares (2) • Our work will consider the potential for rationalising fare structures and assess whether fare adjustments could provide greater support for particularly vulnerable communities • We will look at different types of fares systems, such as distance based schemes like Road Equivalent Tariff • We will also benchmark against other ferry operators abroad • The analysis will feed into wider recommendations for fares policy in the Ferries Strategy

  5. Funding • Ferry services are currently funded by a combination of operating revenue and Scottish Government / Local Authority subsidy • Delivering better quality services requires additional resources and we will consider how this can be achieved – eg can additional revenue be raised through the private sector? Can the existing network generate additional revenue?

  6. Cost and Affordability • Linked to the public sector funding of ferry services is the cost to government of providing the network and its affordability in the wider Scottish transport policy context • Can the cost of providing ferry services be made more socially efficient? Is there a way to reduce costs without impinging on services levels? Where could cost savings be made?

  7. Clearly, all elements of this task are inter-linked: • eg lower fares may benefit the community but could cost government more • eg increased private sector funding may allow for government money to be focused on capital investment or lower fares • We need to establish how local people see these complex issues and recommend a package of measures that best meet your needs, whilst bearing in mind the resource commitments of government.

  8. Integration, Services and Routes • This element of the Review aims to develop a fresh perspective on ferry services • There is a danger that services are provided between places that “have always been served” at “traditional times” and in “conventional ways” • But do these services meet the needs of your community? Would a different service configuration be beneficial to local people? Do you feel that alternative routes would better support the needs of your area?

  9. CMAL – What we do • Owns 31 ships (plus one under construction) • Owns 22 ports and harbours throughout West Coast • Lease facilities at further 24 locations • Charters out the ships to operators and ensures availability of ports and harbours to lifeline ferry operator. CalMac Ferries operate the harbours on our behalf. • Based in Port Glasgow with a small highly skilled team • Simple Mission • “To provide, safeguard and develop ferries and harbours” • Focus on long term improvement and investment in assets • Under ferry review CMAL charged with looking at Vessels, Ports and Harbours and Accessibility

  10. Vessels • Gather information on existing vessels (over 90 ferries operate on Scottish domestic routes) • Investigate age and type of vessels and group into no more than 6 ‘classes’ • Investigate new designs and ferry technology – Reduce CO2, improve efficiency , speed etc • Develop investment profiles for fleet renewal • Investigate efficient procurement strategy and through life costs

  11. Ports and Harbours • Gather information on existing ‘lifeline’ ferry harbours (estimated 113) • Assess overall condition and develop overall investment plans • Look at ownership and operations arrangements – wide variety Local Authority, CMAL, Independent Trust Ports, Major plc Ports etc)

  12. Accessibility • Ferries and harbours should be accessible to all • Work closely with Accessibility groups and Operators • Assess current situation • Develop ‘star’ rating system • Assess investment requirements • Agree minimum standards

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