Monday 31 August 2015

Ferguson Marine - preferred bidder for Ferries Contract


Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Ferguson Marine at Port Glasgow this morning.

She toured the facility and engaged with the the workers showing a keen interest in the building of the current ferry on the slipway.

She then announced to the management and workers that they were the preferred bidder for the contract to build two new Caledonian MacBrayne ferries.

First  Minister Nicola Sturgeon arriving at Ferguson Marine Shipyard

 First  Minister Nicola Sturgeon engages with Workers


 Nicola Sturgeon and Yard Owner Jim McColl


Nicola Sturgeon Looks on as Welding Progresses


Welding in Progress

 Hats Off


Celebrating

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