MV Isle of Arran berthed at Ardrossan

CMAL Takes Ownership of Ardrossan Harbour

The acquisition from Peel Ports Group includes the full harbour area, the Arran and Irish berths, linkspans, car park and marshalling area, part of the land currently used by the boatyard, and the approach road.
Artist's impression of the Northern Isles Freighter Flex vessel

Lead Bidder Identified for Northern Isles Freight Flex Vessels Contract

CMAL intends to award the contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd (GSI) in China, following a 10-day standstill period.
Old Uig terminal building

Progress Update: Demolition of Vacant CMAL Building at Uig

Works have commenced and are expected to be completed by the end of April.
MV Isle of Arran berthed at Ardrossan

Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order: Formal Consultation Documents

This Order, made on the application of Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited, provides for the transfer of the harbour undertaking at Ardrossan from Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited.
MV Isle of Arran berthed at Ardrossan

Formal Consultation Period for the Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order

The Formal Consultation Period for the Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order commences on 11 March for a period of 42 days.

The Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order

The Formal Consultation Period for the Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order commences on 11 March 2026 for a period of 42 days.

This Order, made on the application of Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited, provides for the transfer of the harbour undertaking at Ardrossan from Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited.

All relevant information can be found here. Any representations must be made directly to Transport Scotland by post or email as described in the public notice.

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CMAL Takes Ownership of Ardrossan Harbour

CMAL Takes Ownership of Ardrossan Harbour

The acquisition from Peel Ports Group includes the full harbour area, the Arran and Irish berths, linkspans, car park and marshalling area, part of the land currently used by the boatyard, and the approach road.

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CMAL Takes Ownership of Ardrossan Harbour

CMAL Takes Ownership of Ardrossan Harbour

The acquisition from Peel Ports Group includes the full harbour area, the Arran and Irish berths, linkspans, car park and marshalling area, part of the land currently used by the boatyard, and the approach road.

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.