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Motion · S4M-12250 · 4 Feb 2015

Greenock Ocean Terminal

Lodged by Annabel Goldie Members' Business Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that the owners of Greenock's cruise terminal have predicted that, in 2015, it will become the first port in Scotland to handle over 100,000 passengers, thus making it the busiest passenger port in the country; understands that, during the year, 56 ships, bringing a total of 108,866 passengers, are expected to call at Greenock Ocean Terminal and that this would represent seven more vessels than in 2014; believes that passenger numbers at Greenock have more than quadrupled over the last eight years; understands that it has been predicted that the Inverclyde economy will receive an £8.7 million boost from the expected record-breaking number of visitors; acknowledges that the cruise terminal, which is owned by Peel Ports, will be visited by ships such as The Royal Princess, The Regal Princess and the Queen Mary II as part of Cunard's 175th anniversary celebrations; believes that breaking the 100,000-passenger barrier is a fantastic achievement and testament to the efforts made to enhance the experience of overseas visitors arriving at Greenock; notes the terminal works in partnership with the Inverclyde Tourist Group (ITG), which provides an ambassador service for the area by greeting passengers on arrival and offering what it considers vital information; understands that the ITG comprises of people from Inverclyde who are passionate about where they stay; believes that Greenock is ideally placed for overseas visitors and people from Scotland sailing from their own local port, and wishes everybody involved with the terminal every success.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.