Jun 12, 2026 Article

CalMac makes the £200m MV Glen Sannox its ‘standby vessel’

CalMac makes the £200m MV Glen Sannox its ‘standby vessel’

Government-owned ferry operator CalMac has taken the MV Glen Sannox out of service to act as a “standby vessel” in case anything goes wrong with the rest of the fleet, writes Peter Brown. Ordered in 2015 for the Arran service, the ferry made its maiden voyage in January 2025, serving Arran. It will now be […] The post CalMac makes the £200m MV Glen Sannox its ‘standby vessel’ appeared first on Transport News. This development represents an important milestone for the European freight and supply chain ecosystem, emphasizing the critical role of modern navigation and routing technology in current corridors.

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