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Scottish government-backed ferry contracts totaling over half a billion pounds have been awarded to overseas shipyards, with the latest deal going to a Chinese state-owned yard for two new freight ferries. The shift towards foreign builders is due to strict procurement rules and past failures, but critics argue its shipping jobs and money abroad, hurting Scotlands shipbuilding industry. However, island communities welcome faster deliveries after years of breakdowns. Future deals promise direct awards to Ferguson Marine and a new tender for another vessel replacement, aiming to balance reliable service for remote areas with boosting local yards.

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