As far as I am aware, I don't think that the only ...

2007-11-02T22:30:00.000Z

As far as I am aware, I don't think that the only remaining builder on the Clyde who would be capable of such work is really too bothered. It was already announced by them that they would not be submitting a tender, citing a lack of engines etc as their reason. Fergusons are actually quite busy at the moment anyway, both with the hover barge I illustrated a few days ago, and with other steelwork projects, which although perhaps not of a marine nature, nevertheless involve many similar skills.

With regard to the design of the new vessel, to say that CalMac can, at times, be somewhat 'traditional' in their outlook, may be a bit of an understatement! ;o)

So how is that going down on the Clyde with the re...

2007-11-02T14:11:00.000Z

So how is that going down on the Clyde with the remaining ship building industry?

Quite a few people on Islay also think it should be a different type of ferry (e.g. a catamaran) to the one we're now going to get.

Comments on ClydeSights: New Islay ferry ordered

As far as I am aware, I don't think that the only ...

So how is that going down on the Clyde with the re...