He had not contacted FMEL for any input nor had he sought independent technical assistance, in my opinion, a critical omission.9Third written submission to Convener from Jim McColl, former Director, Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited. (2022, November 11). Retrieved from <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/public-audit-committee/correspondence/2022/new-vessels-j-mccoll-to-pac-further-sub-11-nov-2022.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/public-audit-committee/correspondence/2022/new-vessels-j-mccoll-to-pac-further-sub-11-nov-2022.pdf</a>
The former director also raised concerns about the scope of the opinion sought being too narrow and heavily caveated.