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CMAL Newsletter: August 2025
From delivery to debut: preparing a ferry for service. We hear from our Chief Executive, Kevin Hobbs
MV Lochmor: First Little Minch ferry successfully launched
MV Lochmor, the first of two new vessels for the Little Minch routes, was launched today at Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Turkey.
SVRP Infrastructure: Investigation works begin
To help prepare our ports to accommodate the new vessels, we are now conducting surveys and performing investigation works.
MV Isle of Islay completes second sea trials
The trials took place in the Sea of Marmara from Wednesday, 16th July to Sunday, 20th July, and were attended by staff from CMAL and CalMac.
Vacancy: Senior Procurement Officer
We are recruiting to help deliver on our ambitious plans
Upcoming supplier engagement events: Shaping how we deliver Port Infrastructure projects
Join us in Oban, Stornoway, or Gourock to discuss how we can best engage with suppliers for future port infrastructure projects
CMAL Newsletter: August 2025
From delivery to debut: preparing a ferry for service. We hear from our Chief Executive, Kevin Hobbs
MV Lochmor: First Little Minch ferry successfully launched
MV Lochmor, the first of two new vessels for the Little Minch routes, was launched today at Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Turkey.
SVRP Infrastructure: Investigation works begin
To help prepare our ports to accommodate the new vessels, we are now conducting surveys and performing investigation works.
Who we are and what we do
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd own the ferries, ports and harbours and infrastructure necessary for vital ferry services serving Scotland. We aim to provide efficient, cost-effective and safe ferries, harbours and port infrastructure for operators, communities and users in and around Scotland.
Ferries
CMAL owns 37 ferries. Thirty-two vessels are leased to CalMac Ferries Ltd on routes to the islands and peninsulas of the west of Scotland. Five vessels are leased to Serco Northlink Ferries for Orkney and Shetland routes.
Harbours
CMAL is the Statutory Harbour Authority and owner of 16 ports and harbours in the Firth of Clyde and around the Hebrides, and owns and leases properties and port infrastructure at 10 other locations within these areas.