Ardrossan Harbour must return to public ownership

For decades, Peel Ports has extracted millions in dividends since Thatcher’s privatisation, while infrastructure has deteriorated. 

 

Ardrossan Harbour is the only privately owned port on the  (CHFS) and bringing it into public hands would secure long-term investment, protect CalMac ferry services, and provide certainty for workers and local communities.  

 

RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said: “This is a vital step forward, but ministers must deliver full public ownership.

 

“Scotland’s ferry network must be run in the interests of workers and passengers, not for private profit and shareholder dividends. 

 

"For too long, private interests have drained vital resources while neglecting essential maintenance, leaving workers and passengers to deal with the consequences.

 

"A publicly owned and operated Ardrossan Harbour would ensure that every penny is reinvested into improving services, upgrading infrastructure, and securing long-term economic stability for the region."