Construction of the berthing dolphin at Kennacraig has progressed well in the last month. Graham Construction have now completed all the concreting works to the main structure and following a period of curing for the concrete, they will start attaching the fenders, bollards, copes, ladders and lights.

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Following the launch of the MV FINLAGGAN in Gdansk last summer, the vessel has now been fitted out and recently undertook an extensive six day sea trial programme ahead of her arrival in the UK in May.

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Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) today announced plans to seek proposals for funding terms in the form of lease options from banks and other financial institutions, in order to finance the procurement of replacement shipping for the Stornoway-Ullapool ferry route.

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Following a detailed assessment of ferry provision on the key Stornoway-Ullapool route, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), along with colleagues from CalMac Ferries and Scottish Government presented their findings at a public meeting this evening, to enable residents of Lewis and Harris to hear firsthand about future plans for this service.

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Latest photos from the build of MV Finlaggan, which is due for arrival in Scotland in May 2011. They show the ships exterior, and also the load trials with 72 tonnes of steel on the bow ramp.

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