Transport Scotland

Ferguson Marine: Transport Chief Confirms Direct Award Not Legal Under Current Law

September 30, 2026

Transport Scotland confirms that a direct award of four vessels to Ferguson Marine is not legal under current law, raising questions over the Scottish Government’s pledge to secure new work for the shipyard.

News & Media

Ferguson Marine Ferry Pledge In Doubt After Transport Chief Says Direct Award Not Legal Under Current Law

September 30, 2026

The Scottish Government’s plans to award four vessels directly to Ferguson Marine face legal obstacles, Transport Scotland’s chief executive confirmed under questioning from Graham Simpson MSP at Holyrood.