Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 18 September 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what CMAL's total capital budget is for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme.
The current estimate for the seven new vessels and related port works in SVRP Phase 1 is £175 million. CMAL are progressing the vessel procurement with a view to agreeing a contract around March in 2025. The project spend profile remains under review and will be subject to completion of appropriate procurement processes, agreement of delivery schedules with the successful shipyard and port works providers, and approvals from Ministers. Budget will be allocated annually as part of the normal budget process.