Faulty cables lead to yet another ferry delay
West Scotland MSP Katy Clark has expressed her dismay following news that the ferries being built at Ferguson Marine face yet another delay, this time as a result of faulty cables.
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New ferry won’t be in service until 2023
The new Arran ferry is unlikely to be in service until 2023, it emerged this week.
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New man at the helm of Ferguson Marine
Mr Tim Hair, who joined the nationalised company responsible for building Arran’s new ferry and its sister ship in August 2019, will be replaced by David Tydeman who will take over the helm at Ferguson Marine on February 1, 2022.
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Covid outbreak will not impact operations at shipyard
An outbreak of Covid-19 will not affect progress at the Ferguson Marine shipyard at Port Glasgow, where the new Arran ferry the MV Glen Sannox is being built, the company has said.
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More delays for long-awaited MV Glen Sannox
The new Arran ferry the MV Glen Sannox has been hit by another three months of delay as a result of Covid-19 and shortages of local skilled labour.
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Report cover-up claim at shipyard
An MSP claims there is a cover-up as the Scottish Government will not release a ferry consultation report.
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Shipyard unable to find recruits for seven-day week working
The delivery of two overdue and over-budget CalMac ferries has been delayed again as the shipyard building them struggling to recruit extra staff.
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Covid shutdowns add £4.3m to over-budget ferry costs
Shutdowns of the Ferguson shipyard during the Covid pandemic have added an extra £4.3m to the cost of two over-budget and delayed CalMac ferries, including the new Arran ferry.