广州造船厂赢得合同,为苏格兰北部岛屿的航线建造两艘新的渡轮,更换老船,改善货运和客运服务。 Guangzhou Shipyard wins contract to build two new ferries for Scotland’s Northern Isles route, replacing older vessels and improving freight and passenger service.

广州国际造船厂被选为苏格兰北部岛屿路线两艘新的140米货物弹性渡轮的首选建筑商,将阿伯丁号的老船替换为柯克沃尔和勒威克服务。 Guangzhou Shipyard International has been chosen as the preferred builder for two new 140-meter freight-flex ferries for Scotland’s Northern Isles route, replacing older vessels on the Aberdeen to Kirkwall and Lerwick service. 在2026年3月24日前最后批准合同之前,合同遵循评价技术和财务标准的竞争性采购程序。 The contract, pending final approval by March 24, 2026, follows a competitive procurement process evaluating technical and financial criteria. 新的渡轮将提高货运能力,缩短旅行时间,在高峰期间载运多达200名乘客。 The new ferries will boost freight capacity, reduce travel times, and carry up to 200 passengers during peak periods. 来自CMAL、Serco NorthLink Ferries和苏格兰政府的官员赞扬了提高可靠性、效率和支持边远岛屿社区的甄选。 Officials from CMAL, Serco NorthLink Ferries, and the Scottish government praised the selection for enhancing reliability, efficiency, and support for remote island communities. 预计施工将于2026年初开始,预计五年内交货。 Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with delivery projected within five years.