Ferguson Marine Hull 801 Acceptance Group minutes: 12 November 2024

Attendees and apologies

• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government (chair)
• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government
• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government 
• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government
• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government
• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government
• John Petticrew – CEO, FMPG
• [REDACTED] – FMPG
• David Dishon – FMPG
• [REDACTED] – FMPG
• [REDACTED] – CMAL
• [REDACTED] – FMPG
• Duncan Mackison – CEO, CalMac
• [REDACTED] – CalMac
• [REDACTED] – CalMac

Apologies

• Kevin Hobbs – CEO, CMAL
• [REDACTED] – CMAL

Items and actions

Minute of meeting

MCA and Lloyds register – Lloyds in hand and MCA have 2 items outstanding around the FRC davit components. Discussions underway with FMPG and Lloyds on certification in order for approval to be provided. Additional wired ropes have been ordered as a short term measure.

Additional hydrants have been also been ordered that MCA would like to see. The hydrants arrived today and are in the process of being installed.

Close out of compartments – 8 compartments remain open, including the engine and generator room, these remain in hand for appropriate deadlines.

Post handover list – a schedule has been created with high level dates of when the proposed items are to be completed post-handover. This has been split between dry dock and work to complete, this also includes where the vessel will be located. There are a total of 22 items to complete, more detail was required in order to apply project planning. Recertification period needs to be confirmed for the vessel.

The cost of listed items has been shared with SG and CMAL for the contract amendments to be made.