Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow plans to cut nearly 25% of its workforce, inviting 70 of its 283 employees to apply for voluntary redundancy. This decision comes as the shipyard nears completion of the second of two delayed CalMac ferries, with no confirmed future orders despite promises from the Scottish government for new contracts.
The shipyard, which has faced challenges including design issues and disputes over costs, is currently without any vessels under construction for the first time in 12 years. While the Scottish government is conducting due diligence on potential new orders, the uncertainty raises concerns about the yard's future viability and its ability to maintain its workforce.