The ferry, along with its the Glen Sannox, is now approximately six years overdue and projected to cost nearly triple the initial £97million estimate
The MV Glen Rosa, one of the two ferries notorious for being late and over-budget, has finally made a splash at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow.
Onlookers cheered as the vessel was ceremoniously piped into the River Clyde on Tuesday. The ferry, along with its sibling the Glen Sannox, is now approximately six years overdue and projected to cost nearly triple the initial £97million estimate.
The 102-metre MV Glen Rosa, formerly known as Hull 802, boasts dual-fuel capabilities, running on both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and marine gas oil (MGO).
Upon completion, it’s expected to transport up to 852 passengers and provide space for at least 127 cars or 16 heavy goods vehicles, or a mix of the two. The delivery date is set for September 2025.
Last month saw the dismissal of the shipyard’s former chief, David Tydeman, due to “performance-related issues”, amid anticipation of further delays for the ferry projects. Mr Tydeman joined the Port Glasgow shipyard in 2022, having previously run a yacht-building company.
