MV Glen Sannox- First Day In Service!

[@johnkerr1953]

I wouldn't mind going on that Ferry, it would be absolutely Trimendous - what a GREAT Ferry is the GLEN SANNOX - l say well done to all the builders who worked on this Ferry.

[@iaindouglas6861]

Fabulous vessel, absolutely beautiful.

[@AlistairMorton-nn2gx]

Looks beautiful. Really pleasant interiors and a magnificent vessel, handled the swell nae bother.

[@CWShipping]

Yeah I was very impressed with her particularly her interior.

[@ThamesShips]

Excellent and interesting video. 👍

[@CWShipping]

Thank you!

[@steviechalmers1218]

She’s beautiful inside and out, the sheer size of her is very impressive, one big girl 👍

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I didn't realize they went from Troon my last,and only time ,to Aran was Ardrossan to Brodick.

[@CWShipping]

@@kevanhubbard9673 As of right now all sailings are out of Troon as Glen Sannox can’t access Ardrossan until modification works have been done to the harbour, and Alfred can only fit in Troon. However once the summer timetable comes out and Caledonian Isles returns then Ardrossan will be used by Caley Isles and Troon will be used by Glen Sannox

[@martindornan1667]

Ardrossan Harbour was sold in 1992 by the Tories to a private company called Peel ports headquartered in Manchester. There are reports that Peel ports has under-invested in Ardrossan harbour. Peel ports closed the Irish berth for safety reasons they claimed. CalMac accused Peel Ports of not investing enough into Ardrossan harbour even though they have given Peel ports over £15 million in landing fees. Peel Ports wants taxpayers money to upgrade Ardrossan Harbour. There is negotiations between North Ayrshire council, transport Scotland and Peel Ports to decide how much money each will put towards the upgrade of Ardrossan harbour. Brodick Harbour on Arran had a £30 million upgrade completed in 2018 and Troon harbour on the mainland has been upgraded. Glenn Sannox will sail between Troon harbour and Brodick Harbour on Arran untill Ardrossan has been upgraded.

[@Ronald-o9x]

I was proven correct! Didn't even last a week and the bow doors were faulty! This tub is cursed!!

[@martindornan1667]

It was reported in the Herald on the 18 January. CalMac said "this morning the first sailing was delayed due to a blown fuse which affected the bow doors. This was quickly resolved and the vessel has been making up time with her time table expected to return to normal by the end of today. This sort of technical issue is routine on any vessel and is usually quickly dealt with by the crew as it had been today." No doubt you will be praying for a major breakdown of the vessel for some warped reasons.

[@AlistairMorton-nn2gx]

I see they got the Glasgow Fair weather for the sailing, lol.

[@martindornan1667]

The ferry looks good.

[@CWShipping]

I was very impressed, lots of seating both internal and external and seems to be happy to sail in weather that the Alfred wouldn't so I think it's a positive step, when Glen Rosa arrives Arran will have a fantastic service!

[@jasminemcc2002]

Two main downsides compared to the Caledonian Isles: First, there's no outdoor deck space facing forward. This has been a favourite place to stand and watch Arran come into view over the years, and an indoor lounge doesn't really have the same effect (and the Caledonian Isles has a forward facing lounge as well). Furthermore, you can do a complete circuit outdoors, and there's still plenty of seating -- a lot more open deck space overall. Second, the open section of the car deck means that you will inevitably hear car alarms for the entire time while out on deck.

[@CWShipping]

@@jasminemcc2002 Yeah I agree with the space in front of the bridge, it’s also a favourite of mine on Caley Isles or Isle of Arran, so it will be missed. The car alarms with the open deck will be annoying as well however having an open deck does mean she can carry hazardous goods something that the Caley Isles can’t do due to her enclosed car deck.

[@iaincrosbie2873]

Is it actually running on LPG any of the time?

[@CWShipping]

@@iaincrosbie2873 I’m not actually sure how it works with the LPG unfortunately

[@ozzy8286]

And less than a week later,,,,, there is a problem with the bow doors. Just as expected.

[@m0lly_jules23]

Since a lot of people are talking about GLEN SANNOX, I wonder what will happen with the MV GLEN ROSA..

[@CWShipping]

@@m0lly_jules23 As of right now she’s expected to enter service in September, fingers crossed that will remain the case.

[@roryclark8281]

She took quite the bump there 9:41

[@GAZZA888]

Majic video pal,just make the writing bigger.cheers.

[@robertmccall346]

A makeshift Entrance for Passengers. At this stage anyway.

[@drandrewallan]

When is she going back home for her massive engine rebuild?

[@johnlatta4670]

About the same time, you say something intelligent.

[@Ronald-o9x]

It will be in for repairs in a few weeks, wouldn't go on that thing even with a free ticket, its cursed!

[@Whenpigsfly8]

stop living under the english medias control

[@Greggs30806]

Oh just grow up 😂

[@iaindouglas6861]

That’s fine, nobody wants you.

[@Ronald-o9x]

Balls to you!​@Greggs30806

[@odunadhaigh]

I quote: "it's cursed" So you don't believe that the Scottish Government or CMAL or anybody else involved in the chopping and changing specification of this vessel have any part to play in the delay in Glen Sannox entering service. Instead you believe it's the fault of evil, supernatural spirts which have cursed it.

[@TheRaminski]

The Pyramids were built quicker.

[@johnlatta4670]

Don't be stupid.

[@majorminor3367]

​@johnlatta4670 a bit sensitive on this subject aren't you? Don't like the tongue in cheek comments? Get a life! Seven years to build and endless millions over budget. A complete embarrassment