MV Glen Rosa marks ‘key milestone' as it enters Greenock dry dock
The dry dock will allow the state-owned yard to carry out essential maintenance, repairs and inspections to the vessel.
Works planned include rudder and stabiliser inspections, welding work to the bow clam doors and painting repairs.
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The Glen Rosa, which will serve the Arran route, is expected to remain in dry dock until August when it will return to [[Ferguson Marine]]'s shipyard in Port Glasgow.
The publicly owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) is expected to be handed the ferry in the second quarter of next year following several delays.
The ship, along with the now-delivered Glen Sannox (below), was meant to be delivered in 2018 and will now cost an estimated £460 million – up from the original price tag of £97 million for the two vessels.
Graeme Thomson, chief executive of Ferguson Marine, said: 'Entering dry dock is a significant event in the build lifecycle of a new vessel and we are pleased we have reached this key milestone.
'I'm delighted to be able to demonstrate the progress that has been made and want to restate our commitment to delivering MV Glen Rosa, which we are currently confident will happen to schedule.'
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Kevin Hobbs, chief executive of CMAL, said: 'This is an important milestone, and we welcome this further step towards vessel completion and delivery.'
Kevin Paterson, chief executive at Dales Marine Services, added: 'We are proud to play a role in the ongoing development of the MV Glen Rosa.
'Our team of experienced engineers at the Greenock dry dock will work closely with Ferguson Marine to ensure that the maintenance and repair work is completed to the highest standard.
'It is a pleasure to contribute to the journey of a vessel that will play a vital role in Scotland's ferry network.'
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