SNP ministers deny making the decision to sack the bosses of CalMac and Ferguson Marine. The First Minister expresses confidence in the chief executive of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) and calls for a focus on delivering for island communities. CalMac chief executive Robbie Drummond and Ferguson Marine chief executive David Tydeman were both removed by their respective boards.
SNP ministers did not make the decision to sack the bosses of CalMac and Ferguson Marine , Humza Yousaf has insisted. The First Minister also said he wants all agencies involved to have a “laser-like focus” on delivering for island communities. He said he has confidence in the chief executive of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd ( CMAL ). This is the Government’s company which owns the ferries and port infrastructure.
It emerged on Wednesday that CalMac chief executive Robbie Drummond had been removed by the state-owned ferry operator’s board. As an interim replacement was announced, the UK’s largest ferry operator said there are likely to be ongoing challenges on the west coast network until new vessels join its fleet. Drummond’s departure came a week after Ferguson Marine chief executive David Tydeman was sacked by the state-owned company’s board. Ferguson Marine is building two over-budget and delayed ferries for CalMa
SNP Ministers Sack Bosses Calmac Ferguson Marine Humza Yousaf Island Communities Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd CMAL Robbie Drummond David Tydeman State-Owned Ferry Operator Fleet Over-Budget Delayed Ferries
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