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Name of second delayed CalMac ferry announced after public vote

Ferry bosses have revealed the name of the second delayed vessel being built for CalMac by the Ferguson Marine shipyard. The ferry, which until now has only been known as Hull 802, will be called Glen Rosa. CMAL, the body which owns CalMac vessels ...

31 Aug 2023 at 09:25

Cheers as MV Glen Rosa ferry launched in Port Glasgow

Late and over-budget ferry launched

One of two late and over-budget ferries has been launched at a shipyard on the River Clyde. There were cheers from those watching as the MV Glen Rosa was piped into the water at the publicly-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow on ...

09 Apr 2024 at 16:00

City

Update on potential further ferry delays expected next week, says minister

Delays to two lifeline ferries could be announced in an update next week, Scotland’s Wellbeing Economy Secretary has said, as the second vessel was launched. The Glen Rosa – being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow – was launched ...

09 Apr 2024 at 17:11

Scotland

Glen Sannox ferry successfully completes first phase of sea trials

The delayed and over-budget ferry the Glen Sannox has successfully completed the first phase of sea trials, its manufacturers at Ferguson Marine have said. The vessel sailed under its own power for the first time earlier this week and ...

16 Feb 2024 at 16:20

Scotland

No decision on whether Ardrossan will be used for new ferries – minister

No decision has been taken by ministers on whether Ardrossan harbour will ever be used to sail two delayed and over-budget ferries, a Holyrood committee has heard. The North Ayrshire harbour requires essential maintenance, including ...

30 Jan 2024 at 14:15

Scotland

Bill for delayed and overbudget ferries could rise again, says minister

The Scottish Government cannot guarantee that there will be no further cost increases for two delayed and overbudget ferries, MSPs have been told. Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray said that while he did “not want to see a ...

23 Jan 2024 at 14:28

Scotland

Ferguson Marine shipyard boss sacked amid further delays to overdue ferry

The chief executive of Ferguson Marine, where the two delayed and over-budget CalMac ferries are being built, has been sacked after telling ministers further delays are “likely”. David Tydeman’s contract was terminated by the ...

26 Mar 2024 at 15:15

Scotland

Late and over-budget ferry the Glen Rosa to be launched

One of two late and over-budget ferries is due to be launched next week, the shipyard has said. The MV Glen Rosa – previously known as hull 802 – will launch from the Ferguson Marine yard in Port Glasgow on Tuesday. The ...

05 Apr 2024 at 10:53

Scotland

Islanders will have ‘angst’ over ferry capacity changes, shipyard bosses warned

A Holyrood committee convener has expressed his dismay at the problems with the delayed and overbudget Ferguson Marine ferries, telling the shipyard’s bosses there will be “angst” among islanders. Conservative MSP ...

27 Feb 2024 at 12:22

$New ferries could be worth ‘fraction’ of build cost when completed, MSPs told$

Scotland

New ferries could be worth ‘fraction’ of build cost when completed, MSPs told

The delayed and overbudget ferries being built to serve vital island routes could be worth a “fraction” of the £360 million taxpayers have spent on them when they are finally completed, MSPs have been told. ...

14 Nov 2023 at 16:26

Scotland

Shipyard building delayed ferries paid bonuses ‘without government approval’

Bosses at the shipyard building two delayed and overbudget ferries paid bonuses to staff last year without the approval of the Scottish Government, a report from spending watchdogs has revealed. Audit ...

14 Nov 2023 at 18:15

£35m spent solely on redesigns for already over-budget ferry, MSPs told

Scotland

£35 million spent solely on redesigns for already over-budget ferry

A total of £35 million has been spent on redesigns of a beleaguered ferry that is already late and over-budget, the head of Ferguson Marine has said. The Glen Sannox – and its sister vessel the Glen ...

24 Oct 2023 at 12:08

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