MV Glen Sannox returns to Port Glasgow

New Arran ferry MV Glen Sannox has returned to Port Glasgow after a scheduled three-week visit to dry dock at Dales Marine, Greenock.

 

The vessel - one of two dual-fuel ferries being built at Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) which are five years late – was berthed in one of the company's five dry docks as workers completed work on its propulsion systems, seals and bow doors. The vessel also received a fresh coat of paint.

 

David Tydeman, FMPG chief executive, said: ‘This is another sign of progress towards delivering MV Glen Sannox. She is now prepared for the next stage of the commissioning programme at the yard, as well as ongoing work on the outfitting programme to complete internal accommodation.

 

‘The vessel made a striking image as she moved up the Clyde, back to the shipyard. There is a real sense of pride and optimism among the workforce as they can now see the ship they have worked hard for approaching delivery between March and May 2023.’

 

The next key milestone for MV Glen Sannox is the testing of main engines and generators, scheduled for this autumn.

 

MV Glen Sannox’s sister vessel, Hull 802, is expected to be delivered between October and December 2023.

 

"attachment_763897" "" "200"] MV Glen Sannox leaves the dry dock at Dales Marine. Photograph: Robert Perry.

 

MV Glen Sannox leaves the dry dock at Dales Marine. Photograph: Robert Perry. No_B32GlenSannox01

 

The vessel returns to Port Glasgow, helped by two tugs. No_B32GlenSannox02