FERRY Glen Rosa has been moved from Ferguson Marine shipyard to dry dock marking a significant step towards its completion.
The vessel, the second of two dual fuel ferries being built by Port Glasgow yard, and is due to be delivered to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) next year for operation to Arran by CalMac.
The ferry is massively behind schedule and over-budget.
The dry dock period, at the Dales Marine Garvel facility in Greenock, will enable Ferguson Marine to carry out essential maintenance, repairs and inspections. The package of planned work includes rudder and stabiliser inspections, welding work to the bow clam doors and painting repairs.
Graeme Thomson, yard chief executive, said: “Entering dry dock is a significant event in the build lifecycle of a new vessel and we are pleased we have reached this key milestone. I’m delighted to be able to demonstrate the progress that has been made.”
Kevin Paterson, chief executive at Dales Marine Services, said: “We are proud to play a role in the ongoing development of the MV Glen Rosa. Our team of experienced engineers at the Greenock dry dock will work closely with Ferguson Marine to ensure that the maintenance and repair work is completed to the highest standard. It is a pleasure to contribute to the journey of a vessel that will play a vital role in Scotland’s ferry network.”
Kevin Hobbs, chief executive of CMAL, said: “This is an important milestone, and we welcome this further step towards vessel completion and delivery.”
MV Glen Rosa is expected to remain in dry dock until the beginning of August, at which point she will return to the shipyard, with vessel completion expected in the second quarter of 2026.
