Glen Sannox Ferry: Key Facts & Latest Milestone 🚢

MV Glen Sannox facts and figures<br /><br />Glen Sannox ferry major milestone towards passenger service announced<br /><br />The hugely-delayed CalMac ferry has been cleared for passenger service and is to be handed over by Ferguson Marine, the yard announced on Tuesday.<br /><br />However, no date has been given for the transfer - and the ferry has a further hurdle to clear that means it is unlikely to enter service on the main Arran route to Brodick until January.<br /><br />The announcement comes three days after The Scotsman reported well-placed sources saying the vessel would be finished this week.<br /><br />Yard interim chief executive John Petticrew told MSPs in his latest update letter: “Ferguson Marine has been working closely with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Lloyd’s Register to secure the vessel’s mandatory certifications.<br /><br />“We are delighted to share that Glen Sannox has now obtained full regulatory approval, including its passenger certification.<br /><br />“Subject to the completion of the required legal and contractual processes, the vessel will be officially transferred to its new owners, Cmal [Scottish Government ferry owning firm Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited].<br /><br />“Control of the vessel will then be handed to CalMac, who require six-and-a-half weeks for operational readiness and annual recertification activities.<br /><br />“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all stakeholders who have contributed to this process.<br /><br />“We wish the Glen Sannox and its crew smooth and successful voyages in the years to come.”<br /><br />The announcement brings one of the longest running political issues in Scotland one step closer to being over.<br /><br />In 2019, the yard was saved from administration by the Scottish Government, laying bare the issues facing the Glen Sannox and its sister ship the Glen Rosa.<br /><br />Initially planned to cost around £97 million and be delivered in 2018, the cost is now expected to be around four times higher, while delivery dates have been repeatedly pushed back.<br /><br />