NTM 45/12: Reinstatement of Aid to Navigation A4181 Light - Oban Railway Quay Linkspan Dolphin
14 August 2012
Active Mariners are advised that the bottom light of the following AtoN is now reinstated and fully functional.
Oban South Pier Planning Study
CMAL and Argyll & Bute Council have commissioned consultants URS Scott Wilson to undertake a Feasibility Study, considering options for development around the South Pier at Oban.
The objective of the study is to identify a long term master plan for the area, taking account of stakeholders requirements; CMAL’s long term plans for replacement of number 1 linkspan& modificationsto the Lismore Ferry Slipway; and the development of the South Pier as a dedicated fishing berth, feeding into Argyll & Bute Council’s CHORD programme.
Consultation and workshops withstakeholders including CalMac Ferries Ltd, RNLI, NLB and Oban Port Users have been arranged for key stages of the study, which is due for completion in early 2012.
Further details of Argyll & Bute’s CHORD programme can be found here
News items related to this consultation
NTM 44/12: Regulation of Anchorage Areas At Port Ellen, Islay
13 August 2012
Active Persons in charge of vessels are reminded that whilst navigating within waters under the jurisdiction of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, they shall not impede the passage of any vessel approaching or leaving any piers, jetties or quays.
NTM 43/12: Aid to Navigation A4181 Light Failure - Oban Railway Quay Linkspan Dolphin
12 August 2012
Mariners are advised that the bottom light of the following AtoN is extinguished.
CMAL lead successful consortium bid on sustainable ferries study for Scottish Enterprise
09 August 2012
CMAL has been commissioned to carry out a feasibility study for Scottish Enterprise that will evaluate the technical and commercial possibilities of using hydrogen fuel cells to enable the development of zero emission ferries.
