Ambassador Cruise Line has confirmed that second ship Ambition is to be deployed to house Ukrainian refugees in Scotland.
A deal with the Scottish government will see the vessel dock in Glasgow from next month to accommodate up to 1,750 people displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
It is not clear how long the charter with the Scottish government runs until but the ship had been due to enter service for Ambassador in March 2023.
The line said: “We have agreed a joint arrangement with the Scottish government that means we can help the Scottish resettlement program for the Ukraine population, many of whom are fleeing the country.
“We are proud to be supporting such an important humanitarian cause.
“To support the Scottish government, we can confirm that we are now mobilising Ambition to be in Glasgow for the beginning of September.
“We are still finalising the details with the various parties concerned, but we will be communicating with guests in due course to explain this agreement and we hope you are able to understand our wishes to help with this cause.”