The CEO of Scottish shipyard, Ferguson Marine, David Tydeman has said that the vessel was working and that operationally everything was in place to take the ferry “down the river” Clyde.
The duel-fuel powered ferry and un-named twin known as hull 802 are more than five years late and £500m over budget, and remain at their construction yard of Ferguson Marine Ltd in Port Glasgow.
According to Mr Tydeman, the day when Glen Sannox is pressed into service is fast approaching, as work continues apace to get it shipshape.
Yesterday, the wheelhouse of hull 802 was lowered into place, completing another milestone on its journey towards seaworthiness.
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Both passenger/car ferries Afloat adds are to serve CalMac with the Glen Sannox on the Firth of Clyde route of Ardrossan-Brodick, Isle of Arran.
As for the twin newbuild, this ferry is expected to enter service on the Outer Hebrides between Uig and Harris and North Ust.