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Tories to call for more ferry funding as watchdog reports on Ferguson Marine

The Scottish Tories are to call for an increase to ferry funding in a debate this week. The debate will push for long term financing for the ferry fleet, which the party’s transport spokesman, Graham Simpson, has said is “ageing and ever more ...

21 Mar 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Auditor General expresses ‘frustration’ at lack of documents on ferry scandal

Scotland’s Auditor General has expressed his frustration at not being able to review all documentation relating the awarding of a contract for two ferries fraught with delays and overspends. A recent report from Audit Scotland found there ...

21 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

Sturgeon ‘very regretful’ over ferries scandal

Scotland’s First Minister has said she is “very regretful” over the delays and overspends to two ferries at a Government-owned shipyard. A further delay was announced in the delivery of the Glen Sannox and the as-yet-unnamed hull 802 ...

28 Mar 2022 at 16:25

Scotland

‘Good progress’ being made on outstanding ferry issues – Forbes

“Good progress” is being made in resolving more than 200 issues on the overdue ferries at Ferguson Marine, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has said. However she faced calls to put her job on the line if the Glen Sannox was not ...

17 May 2022 at 16:55

Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to apologise over Ferguson Marine ferry shambles

Scotland’s First Minister has refused to apologise for delayed and over-budget ferries, citing the number of jobs created at a Government-owned shipyard. The two ferries, the Glen Sannox and hull 802, are due to be ...

04 May 2022 at 18:25

Scotland

Latest Ferguson Marine ferry delays an ‘absolute disgrace’ – campaigner

The latest delays to the overdue Ferguson Marine ferries are an “absolute disgrace”, a campaigner from an island community group has said. On Thursday, it emerged that the timetable for delivering the Glen Sannox ...

17 Mar 2023 at 09:11

Scotland

Fresh delay sees completion of Ferguson Marine ferries put back again

Two late and over-budget ferries have been delayed again, the Deputy First Minister has announced. The Glen Sannox and as-yet-unnamed hull 802 were due to be completed in May of this year and March of next, but ...

16 Mar 2023 at 15:40

Scotland

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. ...

31 Aug 2023 at 09:25

Scotland

Committee seeks clarity from minister over ‘concerning’ ferry developments

The Energy Secretary has been asked for more information about “regrettable and concerning” developments relating to much-delayed and over-budget ferries. The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee has ...

20 Sept 2023 at 20:31

Scotland

SNP ‘incompetence’ blamed as Labour condemns ferry cancellations

Labour has accused the Scottish Government of incompetence as figures revealed “spiralling” cancellations impacting lifeline ferry services to many island communities. State-owned ferry operator CalMac ...

27 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Ferry owner launches competition to name over-budget and delayed vessel

The owner of a ferry which is hugely delayed and over budget is running a competition to name the boat. Currently called Hull 802, it is being worked on at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow,...

02 Aug 2023 at 14:17

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 ...

16 Feb 2024 at 16:20

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