Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Administration and nationalisation dispute
The collapse of Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited led to a bitter dispute between the former private owner and the Scottish Government over responsibility for the ferry programme, the yard's financial position and the terms of public intervention.
2018
CalMac ferry construction controversy
The construction of Glen Sannox and Hull 802 became the centre of a major Scottish political and industrial controversy after design changes, construction problems, escalating costs and delivery delays affected the programme.