Mersey Ferries Orders New £40 Million, State-of-the-Art Flagship Ferry from Cammell Laird
New Ferry to Boost Liverpool City Region Ferry Network
£33 Million Liverpool City Region investment, plus £7 million from Merseytravel
Mersey Ferries, a ferry operator serving the Liverpool Metropolitan Area, has placed an order for a new £40 million, state-of-the-art flagship ferry from Cammell Laird, a world-renowned British shipbuilder. The new ferry is part of a wider £33 million investment from the Liverpool City Region and £7 million from Merseytravel, the transport authority for the Liverpool City Region.
The new ferry will be the largest and most advanced in the Mersey Ferries fleet, capable of accommodating up to 800 passengers. It will feature a hybrid electric propulsion system, reducing emissions and contributing to improved air quality in the Liverpool City Region. The ferry will also be fully accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the River Mersey.
The new ferry will be built at Cammell Laird's shipyard in Birkenhead, creating and safeguarding jobs in the Liverpool City Region. The construction of the ferry is expected to take approximately two years, with the ferry entering service in 2025. The new ferry will be named after a famous Liverpudlian or a reflection of the rich maritime heritage of the city region.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: "This is a significant investment in our Mersey Ferries fleet, and it will provide a much-needed boost to our transport network. The new ferry will be the largest and most advanced in our fleet, and it will provide a first-class service for our passengers."
David Parr, Chair of Merseytravel, said: "This is a major investment in Mersey Ferries, and it will provide a significant boost to public transport in the Liverpool City Region. The new ferry will be a flagship for our fleet, and it will help us to attract more people to use the river as a means of travel."
John Syvret, Managing Director of Cammell Laird, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to build the new Mersey Ferries flagship ferry. This is a prestigious project, and it will showcase Cammell Laird's world-renowned shipbuilding capabilities. The new ferry will be a major addition to the Mersey Ferries fleet, and it will provide a significant boost to the Liverpool City Region."
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