shipyard located in Port Glasgow on the River Clyde in Scotland
OpinionCalMac's broken propeller is perfect metaphor for failure: A broken propeller found on one of the two over-budget and much delayed Calmac ferries sums up ...
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Scottish Government to order four ships at Ferguson Marine: The Scottish Government said today that it intends to directly award contracts for four new vessels ...
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Ferguson Marine to expand apprentice programme after vessel announcement: Deputy first minister Kate Forbes last week outlined plans to directly award the ...
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Trouble-hit Glen Sannox ferry needs £3m in repairs, MSPs told: THE trouble-hit Glen Sannox ferry will need more than £3 million in repairs after just a year in ...
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Paid articlePaywall Glen Sannox needs new propellers a year after launch in £3m repairs: Ferguson Marine boss says design had only been tested on computer — not in water — after ...
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Redefining sovereign capability for maritime resilience: Writing in the UK Defence Journal, Ferguson Marine CEO Graeme Thomson argues the UK must broaden its ...
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Sweeney presses for shipbuilding finance reform: Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has urged ministers to treat the proposed four-vessel award to Ferguson Marine ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/sweeney-presses-for-shipbuilding-finance-reform/
Ferguson Marine appoints Duncan Anderson as permanent Chair: Ferguson Marine has appointed shipbuilding veteran Duncan Anderson as permanent Chair of its Board ...
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Duncan Anderson named new Ferguson Marine Ltd Chairman: Mr Anderson has overseen the construction of more than 100 ships
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Pressure grows on Scottish Government to build ships at home: The Scottish Government is facing renewed pressure to use national security provisions within UK ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/pressure-grows-on-scottish-government-to-build-ships-at-home/
Glen Rosa ferry costs rise by £12.5m after latest six-month delay: The overall estimated cost now stands at £197.5m
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Scottish Government delay procurement of new ships: EXCLUSIVE - Scotland’s marine vessel replacement project plans have shifted from a late-2025 expectation to ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-government-delay-procurement-of-new-ships/
CalMac's Glen Rosa ferry hits quarter of a billion pounds: Public spending auditors are to probe Scotland’s entire ferry fiasco while the cost of its most ...
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Paul Sweeney warns delays threaten Scottish shipbuilding: Paul Sweeney MSP has warned that delays to Scottish Government vessel procurement risk leaving publicly ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/paul-sweeney-warns-scottish-shipbuilding-faces-work-cliff/
Tug boats for Faslane naval base to be built in China and not on the Clyde despite security concerns
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CalMac's biggest ferry boost in its 175-year history ahead in 2026: Operator says the positive impact of three new large vessels “cannot be understated”
scotsman.com/news/transport/calmacs-biggest-ferry-boost-in-its-175-year-history-ahead-in-2026-5441206
Ferry fiasco firm delays delivery of Glen Rosa again to late next year: The delivery of the much-delayed and over-budget ferry the Glen Rosa has been put back ...
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MV Glen Rosa delivery pushed back by another six months: CalMac have pushed the timetable back by up to six months from the previously expected Q2 2026 date.
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Ferguson Marine delays Glen Rosa delivery to late 2026: Ferguson Marine has announced a further delay to the delivery of the ferry MV Glen Rosa ...
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Ferguson Marine sets out reform programme and future vision: Ferguson Marine said historic issues are now being addressed, with structural reforms and a ...
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Ferguson Marine warns future at risk despite ScotGov funding: Scotland’s state-owned ferry fiasco shipyard is facing a fresh crisis after its own board admitted ...
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Leonard brands Ferguson Marine employee payment ‘con trick’
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GMB warns delays threaten future of Ferguson Marine yard: GMB Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of allowing avoidable delays in ferry procurement to ...
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SNP MSP says ‘foolish’ planning sank Ferguson Marine bid: An SNP MSP has publicly criticised Ferguson Marine’s former management in the Scottish Parliament ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/snp-msp-says-foolish-planning-sank-ferguson-marine-bid/
The second Ferguson Marine ferry, MV Glen Rosa, has been delayed by at least six months, adding to years of setbacks for the nationalised shipyard ... Show more
Ferguson Marine’s new industrial direction: In an exclusive interview, the new chief of Ferguson Marine told us that the yard’s new direction involves deepening ...
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Rebuilding skills and culture inside Ferguson Marine: Home Sea Rebuilding skills and culture inside Ferguson Marine Sea Rebuilding skills and culture inside ...
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A conversation with Ferguson Marine’s new chief: Exclusive - We spoke with Ferguson Marine’s new CEO Graeme Thomson about the direction he wants to take the yard ...
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🚨 Exclusive: Ferguson Marine chief executive Graeme Thomson told George Allison in a wide ranging conversation that the yard is hoping to shortly secure new ... Show more
Ferguson Marine in running for more contracts as workers reflect on 'wee jewel' Clyde yard
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Glen Rosa: SNP accused of secrecy over £35m bailout decision for delayed Ferguson Marine ferry
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We sat down with Ferguson Marine’s CEO for an extended discussion about the direction of the yard, the structural reforms underway and the capability the ... Show more
Why shipbuilding needs yards like Ferguson Marine
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Ferguson Marine celebrates new shipbuilding apprentices: Ferguson Marine has marked the graduation of a new group of apprentices from its Port Glasgow shipyard ...
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British commandos stage Baltic raids ahead of NATO role: From next year, the UK’s Special Operations Maritime Task Group will provide NATO with a maritime force ...
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Sweeney: Scottish ferry rules deter local shipyard bids: Paul Sweeney says Scotland’s ferry tender rules and lack of industrial support make it pointless for UK ...
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Greene presses Scot Gov on stalled £14.2m Ferguson funding: Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene has pressed the First Minister to explain ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/greene-presses-scot-gov-on-stalled-14-2m-ferguson-funding/
GMB Scotland calls for overhaul of procurement rules: GMB Scotland says outdated procurement laws are costing Scotland skilled jobs and contracts.
heraldscotland.com/news/25531753.gmb-scotland-calls-overhaul-procurement-rules/
Swinney: Ferguson Marine must make ‘justifiable business case’ to get more cash: Swinney said his Government had agreed 'in principle' to providing the ...
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Ferguson Marine’s future hangs on still unfinished business plan: Concerns have emerged over why the state-owned shipyard firm at the centre of Scotland's ferry ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25521769.ferguson-marines-future-hangs-still-unfinished-business-plan/
Four companies shortlisted for new Scotland freight ferries contract revealed - but Ferguson Marine missing
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Politicians and civic leaders in Inverclyde have urged John Swinney to directly award a ferry replacement contract to Ferguson Marine 🚢
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Big questions raised over future of Ferguson Marine shipyard: The Scottish Government has “big questions” to answer over the future funding of Ferguson Marine ...
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Scottish Government ‘actively considering’ direct award for crucial ferry contract
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Ministers must urgently award a crucial ferry contract to Ferguson Marine to secure a new future for the shipyard, according to community leaders ... Show more
SNP presiding over shipbuilding 'clusterf**k' as Ferguson Marine faces uncertain future
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Scottish Government commitment to Ferguson Marine questioned over ‘slow pace’ of funding
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Ferguson Marine: MSPs' concern on lack of ScotGov lifeline investment: Parliamentary public spending scrutineers have raised concerns over "little tangible ...
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Ferguson Marine turns to defence work to fill gaps: The boss of the Scottish Government owned Ferguson Marine shipyard has told MPs that the Port Glasgow yard is ...
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Ferguson yard boss warns of staff losses amid gap in work: The head of Ferguson Marine has warned MPs that the lack of ferry orders is forcing the Port Glasgow ...
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The Glen Rosa, the second of the two delayed ferries being built at Ferguson Marine, is leaving dry dock after the hull was freshly painted ... Show more
Glen Rosa ferry leaves dry dock to return to shipyard: The ferry is returning to the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow for the final part of its interior ...
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Turkey ferry NV Isle of Islay on track to be delivered by October: The first of a series of lifeline ferries for Scotland is on track to be completed seven ...
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LATEST: The MV Glen Rosa, the second of Ferguson Marine’s over-budget and delayed ferries, has reached a 'key milestone', the shipyard has said
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Delivery of Glen Rosa marks ‘key milestone’ as it enters dry dock: Ferguson Marine will carry out essential maintenance, repairs and inspections to the delayed ...
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Ferguson Marine: Firm 'mitigating risks' affecting Glen Rosa delivery: The last of Scotland's ferry fiasco vessels is "mitigating risks" over delivery ...
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UK warship deal sustains Scot Gov owned shipyard: "This is the UK’s defence dividend in action for Scotland" – Scottish Secretary Ian Murray welcomes ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-warship-deal-sustains-scot-gov-owned-shipyard/
Ferguson Marine: Ferry fiasco chief warns of future 'struggle': The new boss of a publicly-owned shipyard has said the business will “struggle” in the future if ...
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New contract at Ferguson is shot in the arm for Scots ship building industry: Anyone who cares about Scotland should welcome fresh funding being pumped into the ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/new-contract-ferguson-shot-arm-35530114
Kate Forbes avoids 'hypocrisy' row as she welcomes Fergusons' contract: Kate Forbes has side-stepped a row over using public money to support munitions ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25299412.kate-forbes-avoids-hypocrisy-row-welcomes-fergusons-contract/
Urgent investment needed to secure future of Ferguson Marine, MSPs warn: Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee highlighted repeated failings at the state-owned ...
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Inquiry demand over 'scandal' of 100s of jobs lost in ferry fiasco: Demands have been made for an independent public inquiry as hundreds of millions of pounds of ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25256559.inquiry-demand-scandal-100s-jobs-lost-ferry-fiasco/
Ensure that future orders for the CalMac fleet go to Fergusons Shipyard, not to Turkey, writes Kenny MacAskill ✍️
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Turkey ferry to be delivered seven years faster than Scots fiasco ship: The first of a series of lifeline ferries for Scotland being built abroad is scheduled to ...
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First week on the job as new Ferguson Marine CEO: The company aims to continue its long-standing tradition of Clydebuilt shipbuilding, maintaining its heritage ...
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Ferguson Marine: Swinney urged to act over funding stalls: State-owned ferry fiasco firm Ferguson Marine's future has been placed in new doubt as it emerged ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25187844.ferguson-marine-swinney-urged-act-lifeline-funding-stalls/
Ferguson Marine shipyard has 'fundamental weaknesses', as 'difficult trade-offs' needed to finish Glen Rosa
scotsman.com/news/transport/ferguson-marine-shipyard-has-fundamental-weaknesses-as-difficult-trade-offs-needed-to-finish-glen-rosa-5139816
John Swinney accused of 'deeply concerning answer' over Glen Rosa ferry fiasco: First Minister challenged to confirm ferry cost has increased to £460 million.
scotsman.com/news/transport/john-swinney-accused-of-deeply-concerning-answer-over-glen-rosa-ferry-fiasco-5130361
Why does Ferguson Marine need public support?: The cost to the taxpayer of Scotland’s ferry fiasco firm has hit an "unthinkable" £750m ...
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Doubt on whether cost-ineffective ferry will get £35m to be completed: State-owned ferry fiasco firm Ferguson Marine is not certain to get the money it needs to ...
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Public cost of Scots ferry firm hits £750m amidst overspends: The cost to the taxpayer of Scotland’s ferry firm has hit an "unthinkable" £750m ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25166146.public-cost-scots-ferry-fiasco-firm-hits-750m-amidst-overspends/
Forbes promises ‘maximum accountability’ after latest delay to Glen Rosa ferry: Ferguson Marine said the handover of Glen Rosa had slipped once again to the ...
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Ferguson Marine seeking direct award to build major new CalMac ferry: Shipyard lobbying for contract for Lord of the Isles replacement
scotsman.com/news/transport/ferguson-marine-seeking-direct-award-to-build-major-new-calmac-ferry-5120598
The second Ferguson Marine ferry, millions over budget and years late, has been delayed for at least another six months.
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New Ferguson Marine CEO Graeme Thomson begins work: The new CEO of Ferguson Marine has officially begun work, as the yard looks to complete delivery of a second ...
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Ferguson Marine shipyard loses out on Western Ferries contract for two new vessels
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