Ferguson Marine Hull 801 Acceptance Group minutes: 15 October 2024

Attendees and apologies

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

Apologies

• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government
• [REDACTED] – Scottish Government
• John Petticrew – CEO FMPG
• [REDACTED] – CalMac
• Kevin Hobbs – CEO, CMAL
• [REDACTED] – FMPG

Items and actions

Actions from previous meeting

A021
SG requires that the list of certificates are as per the specification. Reference needed on what was in the specification document and CMAL to confirm the lists complete in order for handover documentation to be completed. 

FMPG performed a search on all specification documents and agreed to share with SG. FMPG to go back to CMAL on the missing certification.

CMAL requires all certificates which included the ship and equipment/material for handover.

Manuals to be added back to the description of the action. Most manuals were online with some hard copies being produced. The physical manuals still to be presented.

The drawings to be changed once the works from drydock have occurred – once modifications have been made, new drawings and manuals to be produced. SG required for handover documentation.

Action FMPG

A029
FMPG working with CMAL going through the post completion capital costs to understand the remedial action to put a budget against the list with timescales. FMPG leading with support from CMAL on what items were to be on the list. List should only contain what was required to meet specification. FMPG to provide an update to SG once completed.

Budget for work to complete – some items needed to be added to the list for post completion costs as they would be performed during drydock. SG to discuss with CalMac regarding the implications of the work in drydock. Currently there was no mechanism for payment after handover date under the contract. Discussions were underway if amendments to the contract could be made. Decision needed from SG if possible.

Clear understanding needed from CMAL that the vessel could be handed over with the list post completion items. SG to discuss if there was capacity to amend the contract to remain open for payment to be made in to the financial year 25/26. Options may need to be provided to Ministers if unavailable.

CalMac require a clear scope of the drydock in terms of how long that would be, where it could take place and who could do it. When clarity provided, CalMac could then schedule the drydock.

Action – SG/CMAL

A030 
57 compartments to be closed off. 1 system (accommodation mist) being reviewed on 15/10. Lloyds have provided their list from trials, 90 comments received. FMPG discussing comments further with Lloyds.

OR’s to be incorporated into Lloyds comments that totalled to 214 comments. There were 38 additional comments from MCA. FMPG with support of CMAL were undertaking a review on what comments were essential and those that could be postponed. Those would then be split into categories. Additional planning support from 802 was available to drive progress.

The modified gypsy wheel was due to be completed early on 16/10 to be collected on the same day. Installation would begin on 17/10. If gypsy’s and drums were to be installed this week, small trails would commence 23/10 to test alongside the winches.

Review required on what compartments would be signed before handover and what would be postponed.

Action – FMPG/CMAL 

Hot topics

All hot topics were discussed under the actions.

Any other business

No further business raised.