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
MV Glen Sannox suffers sea trial blow as delayed ferry experiences 'blackout' Sea trials of the MV Glen Sannox ground to a temporary halt yesterday after the vessel suffered a 'blackout' resulting in tugs being called for… The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024
Ferries boss hits out at 'negativity' against Ferguson Marine shipyard A FERGUSON Marine boss has said delivering the heavily delayed MV Glen Sannox is vital to get rid of “negativity” and “urban myths” around… The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 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
John Swinney responds to latest Glen Sannox ferry delay The latest in a long series of delays to a late and over-budget ferry is “a matter of great regret”, John Swinney has said ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2024
Delivery of Glen Sannox ferry delayed again after pipe-cooling ‘challenge’ Delivery of the long-delayed Glen Sannox ferry has been pushed back once again ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2024
Kate Forbes 'optimistic' about Ferguson Marine's future amid £14.2m cash injection KATE Forbes has expressed confidence in Ferguson Marine amid concern over the shipyard's future ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024
Ferguson Marine CEO says 'unfair competition' will hurt bid for new ferry contract FERGUSON Marine's CEO has said his yard will be bidding against "unfair competition" in trying to secure the next CalMac ferry contract ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024
Kate Forbes dashes Ferguson Marine ferry contract hopes as new funding unveiled HOPES a troubled state-owned shipyard could be awarded a major ferry contract have been dashed by the Scottish Government – as it unveiled a new… The National (Scotland) · Jul 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
Delivery of first ferry due from Ferguson Marine delayed again THE first ferry due to be delivered from the Ferguson Marine shipyard has been delayed again ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2024
'Extremely concerning': Ferguson Marine hints at further delays to ferries SUPPLIER issues and bad weather could cause potential further delays to much-delayed and over-budget ferries, the Ferguson Marine shipyard has said. The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023
Government rejects Ferguson Marine investment but pledges to ‘find a way forward’ ECONOMY secretary Neil Gray has ruled out a request for millions to support the Ferguson Marine shipyard. The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023
Family takes Halloween inspiration from Ferguson Marine's Hull 802 A FAMILY have taken inspiration from one of the vessels at the centre of the Ferguson Marine ferry fiasco this Halloween. The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 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 3, 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) · Sep 29, 2023 Ferguson Marine boss apologises for Glen Rosa further delay until 2025 THE second Ferguson Marine CalMac ferry will be delayed until May 2025, the shipyard boss has said whilst apologising for further “significantly…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 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 23, 2023 Ferguson Marine ferry further delayed by 'last-minute' changes Sea trials for a much-delayed and over-budget ferry have been held up due to last-minute changes, the shipyard has said.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2023 Electric shock from live wire lands Ferguson Marine contractor in hospital CONTRACT work on the delayed ferries at Ferguson's shipyard ground to a halt after a man received an electric shock from a live wire onboard one…
Insider UK · Jul 3, 2023 Bill for unfinished ferry rises by another £20 million The Glen Sannox 'should be available for passengers in spring 2024' according to the shipyard's boss
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2023 Why the Scottish ferry system is in crisis again this summer Scottish ferry operator CalMac cancelled all direct sailings from the mainland to South Uist, the second largest island in the Outer Hebrides, off the north-west coast of Scotland on June 1 2023. Cancellations are expected to last until June 30.
Insider UK · Jun 1, 2023 Shipyard chair defends senior staff bonuses as ‘retention payments’ Members of the Public Audit Committee grilled Ferguson Marine's senior staff over ballooning budgets
Daily Record · May 24, 2023 Humza Yousaf pledges 'transparency' on investigation into Ferguson Marine ferry fiasco The First Minister said his government will “stand up” and “take scrutiny” as he faced questions from MSPs today.
Insider UK · May 17, 2023 'No blank cheque' for shipyard to complete delayed ferries The Glen Sannox could enter service this autumn, but its sister ship is not now expected to be finished until next year