WATCH: New ferry for Ardrossan-Arran route launched by First Minister
The Glen Sannox is the UK’s first ferry to run on liquefied gas.
Last updated 21st Nov 2017
The new Ardrossan to Arran ferry has officially been launched.
The Glen Sannox is the UK’s first ferry to run on liquefied gas and is set to come into operation next winter.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launched the boat from the slipway in Port Glasgow earlier this afternoon (Tuesday 21st November).
Ms Sturgeon said, “These state of the art ferries are more sustainable, therefore contributing to Scotland’s world-leading climate change goals.
“They are also capable of carrying more vehicles and benefiting the communities that rely on them.”
The 102-metre, roll-on/roll-off vehicle passenger ferry can operate on liquefied natural gas and marine gas oil.
Liquefied gas is significantly cleaner and will help to reduce emissions to meet Scottish Government targets.
MV Glen Sannox is designed to carry 127 cars or 16 HGVs or a combination of both and up to 1,000 passengers.