Publication: New vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides

March 23, 2022 by Auditor General
Publication cover: New vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides

Major problems remain unresolved at the shipyard constructing two lifeline ferries for Scottish islands. More than two years after the Scottish Government took over control of the shipyard, significant operational failures still need to be fully resolved and further remedial work on the vessels continues to be uncovered.

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Stephen Boyle talks about the report

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Timeline of key eventsExhibit 1
Roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the public bodies initially involved in delivering vessels 801 and 802Exhibit 2
Milestone events and dates in the contractsExhibit 3
Delays for vessels 801 and 802Exhibit 4
Contract changesExhibit 5
Outstanding work and amount paid for each vessel, as at June 2019Exhibit 6
Key features of the new arrangements to deliver the vesselsExhibit 7
A summary of the new governance arrangementsExhibit 8
Changes to the vessel delivery datesExhibit 9