Ferguson Marine Hull 801 Acceptance Group minutes: 11 June 2024

Attendees and apologies

• [REDACTED] - Scottish Government (Chair)
• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government
• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government
• John Petticrew – CEO FMPG
• [REDACTED] – FMPG
• [REDACTED] – FMPG / CMAL
• [REDACTED] - CMAL
• [REDACTED] – CalMac
• [REDACTED] – CalMac
• Duncan Mackinson – CEO CalMac
• [REDACTED] – Transport Scotland

Items and actions

Actions from previous meeting

A021
Work remains ongoing. FMPG asked MCA for a list of available dates so they can efficiently plan the resourcing and timing of regulation tests (e.g. lifts)
Action - FMPG.

A023
Work remains ongoing.
Action - FMPG / CMAL.

A027
Work remains ongoing till final handover.
Action – FMPG.

A028
FMPG to issue warranty engineer quote to SG to progress.
Action – FMPG.

A029
Work remains ongoing.
Action – FMPG.

Hot topics

Resourcing  
Agreed that at the final stages of build and handover the efficient management of resources is required across all parties concerned to ensure signoffs are completed within the required deadlines. This includes a consideration of the scheduling of required staffing levels, summer holidays and MCA availability.
Action - Separate meeting to be arranged between CMAL and FMPG to discuss project status and signoff timelines.

Crewing
CalMac can be utilised to complete operational readiness work, including the drafting of manuals and onboard processes.
Action – FMPG to make available a portacabin alongside vessel for CalMac crew to utilise.

Any other business

Action - The group to consider the continuation of this meeting in its current format, with Glen Sannox in its final stages of completion and handover.