CMAL Offices in Port Glasgow

Vacancy: Non-Executive Director

The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and the Chair of Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) are currently seeking a new Non-Executive Director to join the Board of CMAL.
Aerial view of CMAL offices in Port Glasgow with view over the river Clyde

Vacancy: Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover)

The role will support all aspects of this busy organisation, but will primarily be a Corporate Services function.
Steel sheet with "B621/2" printed on it being cut by machine in an indoor workspace

Small Vessel Replacement Programme reaches next build milestone

The first vessel has had its keel laid, the base upon which all units are assembled, while the steel has been cut for the second vessel.
Aerial view of berth 1 at Oban

Oban 1 Berth Modifications—Post-Event Storyboards and Q&A Document

Following the recent public events, the storyboards and Questions and Answers document is now available
View of Cumbrae slipway from the ferry

Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction: Pre-Construction Public Engagement Event

We are pleased to invite the local community to an update event where we will present the final designs and outline the upcoming construction sequencing for the Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction project.

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Vacancy: Non-Executive Director

Vacancy: Non-Executive Director

The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and the Chair of Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) are currently seeking a new Non-Executive Director to join the Board of CMAL.

read more
Vacancy: Non-Executive Director

Vacancy: Non-Executive Director

The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and the Chair of Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) are currently seeking a new Non-Executive Director to join the Board of CMAL.

read more

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.