We are recruiting for a Marine Operations Officer to support marine operations, marine safety and operational assurance across CMAL’s harbour and marine estate.
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Vacancy: Marine Operations Officer—Assistant Harbour Master
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Portavadie slipway reopening postponed due to storm damage
The closure of Portavadie slipway is being extended beyond the originally planned reopening date of 16 November 2026 following Storm Boelo damage in late October.
Ardrossan Redevelopment Public Engagement Event Materials Now Available
Following the first of our public engagement events in Ardrossan, we are pleased to share a copy of the materials used to support discussions with members of the public who attended our event on 28 October.
Ardrossan Redevelopment public engagement event in Brodick postponed due to adverse weather
This event has been rescheduled for Tuesday 10 November due to the continued effects of Storm Boelo
SVRP infrastructure works progress at Colintraive and Portavadie
Infrastructure works are progressing at Colintraive and Portavadie ferry terminals as part of CMAL’s Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP).
SVRP Phase 2: Public Event Storyboards
Storyboards for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme Phase 2 are now available.
Vacancy: Marine Operations Officer—Assistant Harbour Master
We are recruiting for a Marine Operations Officer to support marine operations, marine safety and operational assurance across CMAL’s harbour and marine estate.
Portavadie slipway reopening postponed due to storm damage
The closure of Portavadie slipway is being extended beyond the originally planned reopening date of 16 November 2026 following Storm Boelo damage in late October.
Ardrossan Redevelopment Public Engagement Event Materials Now Available
Following the first of our public engagement events in Ardrossan, we are pleased to share a copy of the materials used to support discussions with members of the public who attended our event on 28 October.
Ardrossan Redevelopment public engagement event in Brodick postponed due to adverse weather
This event has been rescheduled for Tuesday 10 November due to the continued effects of Storm Boelo
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 17 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.