Delayed MV Glen Sannox handover date to be confirmed imminently The handover date for the delayed MV Glen Sannox is expected to be confirmed imminently. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024
CalMac ferry MV Glen Sannox reaches major milestone The heavily delayed ferry has been out on sea trials for much of the last week ahead of an anticipated handover earlier this month. The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024
Outrage over re-appointment of CalMac 'absentee board members' THE reappointment of three Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) board members for another three years has sparked outrage amongst Scottish islanders as… The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2024
Plans move forward to replace ageing ferry fleet as £175m contract announced DELAYED plans to replace CalMac’s ageing ferry fleet have progressed as the Scottish Government announced it will take bids for a seven-boat… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2024
Ferguson shipyard manager removed as new ferry delay expected A SENIOR manager in charge of the construction of the Glen Sannox ferry has been removed and a further delay to delivery is expected. The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2024
Launch date for first Scottish ferry from Turkish shipyard announced THE first of four new ferries ordered for Scottish routes from a shipyard in Turkey has an official launch date ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024
Scottish Government must act now to secure future of Ferguson Marine shipyard IN politics, two things about your worldview are quite often true. One, you can stand still on your beliefs and have the same views 10 years apart… The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2023
No fraud in controversial Ferguson Marine ferry contract award, review finds A REVIEW by a senior lawyer into the procurement of the delayed Ferguson Marine ferries found no evidence of fraud, though parts of the process were… The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023
Ferguson Marine ferries to have reduced passenger capacity, MSPs told The delayed Calmac ferries being built at the Ferguson Marine shipyard will carry fewer passengers than first envisioned, it has emerged. The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023
Name of delayed CalMac ferry announced following public vote Ferry bosses have revealed the name of the second delayed vessel being built for CalMac by the Ferguson Marine shipyard. The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023
Public asked to help name ferry at centre of delay controversy THE public are being asked to help name one of the ferries which has been at the centre of a fiasco over delivery delays and rising costs. The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2023
Chair of island ferry committee calls for 'strategic and structural change' DISILLUSIONMENT with the SNP is also running high in the Inner Hebrides and it will take radical change to restore trust, according to Joe Reade,… The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2023
Construction of four CalMac ferries in Turkey 'on schedule' Keel laying and steel cutting milestones reached for ferries serving Islay, Jura and the Little Minch Insider UK · May 25, 2023
Construction of four CalMac ferries in Turkey on schedule Work on four new CalMac vessels being built in Turkey is on schedule and they are all due to be sailing by the end of 2025, officials have said... The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023
The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023 Gaelic names for ferries and harbours under new language promotion scheme FERRIES and harbour signs will be written in Gaelic as part of a renewed push to promote the language, it has been announced.
The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023 Names of new ferries for Islay and Jura announced after public vote THE names of two new ferries for Islay and Jura have been announced following a public vote.
Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023 Under-fire Scots ferry firm slammed for sending bosses on £1k-a-night Med cruise Chief executive Kevin Hobbs and director of vessels Jim Anderson are lined up to head to Barcelona - with costs including Happy Hour and nightcaps.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023 MSPs probing ferries scandal 'rushed report to attack Nicola Sturgeon', SNP claim SNP members of the committee probing the Ferguson Marine ferries fiasco have launched an extraordinary broadside at the group’s chair...
The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023 People of Scotland and island communities badly let down, ferries committee finds THE people of Scotland and island communities have been badly let down by the ferries project at Ferguson Marine, Holyrood’s Public Audit…
Insider UK · Mar 23, 2023 Sturgeon singled out for criticism in ferries fiasco report Public Audit Committee states that taxpayers and island communities have been 'badly let down'
Insider UK · Mar 1, 2023 Reducing the age of Scotland’s ferry fleet will be ‘financially challenging’ Most recent figure to reduce the age of ferries to around 15 years was £1.4bn - but this has not been adjusted for recent inflation rises
Insider UK · Jan 18, 2023 Ferguson Marine strengthens senior leadership team New technical director and finance chief are aimed at enhancing the yard's planning skills
Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022 Turkish shipyard named as preferred bidder to build new Scots ferries The Cemre Marin Endustri AS shipyard in Turkey is already building ferries for Islay.
Insider UK · Dec 23, 2022 Turkish shipyard wins contract to build two Scottish ferries The vessels will be deployed on the Skye triangle routes to Lochmaddy and Tarbert
The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2022 Scottish ferry contract to be awarded to Turkish shipyard amid delay controversy A TURKISH shipyard will officially be awarded the contract to build two new boats for Scotland’s ferry service, it has been announced.