Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow has lost a £175 million contract to build new ferries to Remontowa Shipbuilding in Gdansk, as confirmed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited. The first new electric vessels are anticipated to be delivered in 2027, with contracts finalized after a 10-day standstill period, according to Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop. Hyslop highlighted that the new vessels will enhance connectivity and decrease carbon emissions for Scotland's ferry fleet. Local MP Martin McCluskey expressed disappointment, underscoring the social ramifications of not awarding the contract to Ferguson Marine.