Latest Glen Sannox Delay

[Robert Graham (2)]

Dreaming - I think I was dreaming or maybe hallucinating but I saw the said Glen Sannox alongside Fairlie pier. To much strong tea I think!!

[vic mcclymont]

They use Fairlie Pier for overnight Berthing and bunkering of the LNG.
Vic

[John Arton]

Latest problem for this ferry is it's sewage system. It can handle the 20_25 persons on board for sea trials but will likely need upgrade or tweaking when it's carrying 200-300 passengers. Most likely this work will be carried out in February when she is due in dock to permanently fix the anchor stowage problem.
Rgds
J.A

[vic mcclymont]

It's got to be fixed next week, as will be carrying passengers on the 13th.
You couldn't make it up, she apparently emits more Co2 than any other ship in th Calmac fleet.
Vic

[James Curry]

A bit of Methane there as well if 200/300 have a dodgy prawn

[Tony Taylor]

A bit of Methane there as well if 200/300 have a dodgy prawn

could be used to subsidise the fuel bill

[Harvey Stanger]

Glen Shannon now in service, 4 years late and millions over budget. Pity successive government never valued manufacturing of any sort, we might still be able to build ships.

[James Curry]

Watching the BBC news Glen Sannox at sea on maiden voyage , 7 years late and 4 times over according to the article. They interviewed Islanders and the problems the delay has cost some. One guy on Mull needed dialysis 3 times a week, Because of the unreliable ferry service he has had to leave Mull and moved elsewhere so he can get treatment. Also the tourist indusrty has been impacted affecting local business. Hopefully things will improve now that the Glen Sannox is in service, I wonder did they resolve the issues with the sewage system? Might be an idea to give the old Prawn Vindaloo a miss.

[happy daze john in oz]

Glen Shannon now in service, 4 years late and millions over budget. Pity successive government never valued manufacturing of any sort, we might still be able to build ships.

Governments valuing manufacturing or any other useful concept.
Mate, you must be joking.

[Des Taff Jenkins]

Just a question.
Doesn't the Gov and ship builders use Naval Architects anymore? Can't remember so many stuff up as happening presently.
Des