We’re not keen on joining in on the current media frenzy which seems to always want to portray a ‘ferry fiasco’ in Scotland.
So when stories appeared this week of the MV Glen Sannox, Calmac’s newest vessel being taken out of service for welding repairs, you would be forgiven for reading reports thinking this was a serious issue.
We can report, the MV Glen Sannox is set to return to service this Sunday after a routine repair to a small welding seam in its hull.
CalMac confirmed that repairs were completed today at Brodick, with a spokesperson stating, “The dive inspection has identified a hairline crack on a weld seam on MV Glen Sannox’s hull earlier today and we can confirm repairs are now underway at Brodick and expected to complete later today. We anticipate MV Glen Sannox to resume timetabled service on Sunday 16 March and will confirm this evening.”
The ferry operator also addressed National media speculation regarding the issue, reiterating that reports of the vessel striking a harbour or experiencing significant water ingress were “categorically untrue.”
Structural issues like this are not uncommon for newly commissioned vessels and are often identified during early inspections as ships settle into service. The high profile nature of this vessel, seems to have attracted more attention than was needed.
MW Glen Sannox returns to normal operation tomorrow.
Photo Courtesy: Calmac
