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From the outset mistakes made in the construction of two ferries delayed by over five years saw money “effectively wasted” on rebuilding units, the chief executive officer of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) said.

Kevin Hobbs claimed that the issues were down to a “catastrophic failure" of management, not a failure of the workforce.

The two vessels – the Glen Sannox (for Arran on the Clyde service) and the as-yet-unnamed hull 802 – were originally due to be completed in 2018, but have since been delayed until at least 2023.

The delays have also seen the costs soar over budgets with the latest estimated cost reaching at least £250 million.

Mr Hobbs said units were “riddled with errors” which meant extra costs went towards undoing the work and rebuilding them.

It comes after former Ferguson Marine shipyard owner Jim McColl accused the company, which handles Scottish Government ferry contracts, of blocking every attempt to carry out an independent resolution.

The Herald, in Scotland has more on the ongoing shipyard saga.

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Scottish Ministers have lost a case at the Court of Session brought by HCC International Insurance over money paid to Scottish Government-owned ferries owner Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (Cmal).

In 2015, Cmal ordered two ferries for CalMac to be built by Ferguson’s Port Glasgow shipyard, but major delays and cost overruns led to the firm going into administration and being taken over by the Scottish Government.

The first newbuild Glen Sannox is not now expected to start operating on the main (Ardrossan-Brodick) Isle of Arran route (see related story) until summer 2022 – more than three years late.

As The Scotsman writes the unnamed sister vessel is due to enter service early in 2023 on the Skye-Harris-North Uist routes.

Their combined cost has increased from £97m to £192.8m- £196.8m.

More on the story here.

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About Foyle Port

Foyle Port, located in the North West region of Northern Ireland, is estimated to handle around 2 million tonnes of cargo per year, with a trade value of approximately £1 billion. The port plays a crucial role in facilitating the import of essential agri-products, supporting around 20,000 farms in the region, as well as various local business sectors such as fuel/oil and construction industries. The organisation supports an estimated 1000 direct and indirect jobs.

Originally located in the bustling heart of Derry City, the Commissioners relocated the port to its current deep-water location at Lisahally in 1993. The terminal boasts an impressive 440 metres of quay and can accommodate large vessels of up to 62,000 DWT. Foyle Port is primarily a bulk port and a significant importer of essential commodities such as oil, coal, animal feed, fertiliser, and plywood, all of which are vital for the North West rural region.

Since 2003, the organisation has experienced significant growth, doubling both turnover and profit and attracting approximately £100 million of inward investment to the region. This investment has supported projects, including a fertiliser plant, an oil tank farm, and a biomass power station.

Established by Act of Parliament in 1854, the Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners is an independent statutory authority with a duty to develop, maintain and operate to the highest standards of efficiency, financial prudence, environmental awareness, safety, and security. The Port is independent of the Government and is self-financing. All financial surpluses are reinvested in the business for the benefit of future generations of stakeholders.

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