The LNG dual-fuel ferry MV Glen Rosa will now be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026 after additional defects were identified during inspection work linked to the vessel’s initial dry-dock period.

During inspection, corrosion was found in the stern tubes, while sections of the hull coating below the waterline showed signs of deterioration. The required remedial work means the vessel must return for a second dry-dock, with the earliest available slot falling in the second half of 2026. As a result, the delivery schedule has been revised to Q4 2026.

MV Glen Rosa was ordered in 2015 for operation within Scotland’s ferry network. The updated timeline represents a further delay from the previously indicated acceptance window in the second quarter of 2026.

Responding to the revised schedule, Ferguson Marine chief executive Graeme Thomson said the shipyard recognised the disruption caused by the continued delay, particularly for island communities awaiting the vessel’s entry into service. He said the company remained focused on completing the work and would continue to provide clear updates on progress.

The shipbuilder has acknowledged that construction of MV Glen Rosa exposed operational weaknesses that required urgent attention. Measures are under way to address these issues, including process improvements and targeted upgrades aimed at stabilising delivery performance.

Separately, public disclosures have highlighted financial pressure on the yard, with only about £570,000—around 4%—of a pledged £14.2 million investment package having been received to date.

Completing MV Glen Rosa remains the shipyard’s primary near-term objective, while efforts continue to secure follow-on work to avoid a potential gap in orders beyond 2026.