Ferguson Marine is the last commercial shipyard on the Clyde.
It was nationalised in 2019 after a long dispute between its former owner and government-owned ferries agency Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) over claims for extra costs for two dual-fuel CalMac ferries.
The first, MV Glen Sannox, was finally delivered in November 2024, while MV Glen Rosa is due for completion by the end of this year.
The shipyard recently completed sub-contracting work for BAE Systems for new Type 26 frigates and currently has no confirmed future orders.
Ferguson Marine CEO Graeme Thomson said the yard’s immediate focus was the handover of Glen Rosa before the end of this year.
“However, as the vessel nears completion, we face an inevitable gap in workload while we work with the Scottish government to make the relevant preparations to enable us to proceed with contract negotiations,” he said.
“Shipbuilding capability relies on continuity and while changes of this nature are difficult, taking proactive action now ensures we protect the long-term viability of the yard and remain lean, modern, and ready to cut steel on the new fleet as quickly as possible.”
