Year: 2022

• PREFERRED BIDDER NAMED TO BUILD TWO NEW VESSELS FOR LITTLE MINCH

  The preferred bidder has been named for a contract to build two new ferries to support the communities at Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris). Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) intends to award th

• LOCAL PHARMACY WINS BID FOR FORMER FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING AT BRODICK

  Arran residents will soon benefit from a larger, well equipped local pharmacy as plans are laid for Arran Pharmacy Limited to transform the former terminal building. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited

• PETD: Additional wave modelling works required

  Extra wave modelling work is being carried out

• TARBERT (HARRIS) FERRY TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS SCOOP ENGINEERING AWARD

  Improvements to the ferry terminal at Tarbert (Harris) have won a major engineering award – before the full project is even complete. The work, led by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), has be

• CMAL TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR TWO NEW VESSELS

  Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is hosting a series of public meetings to update communities in Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris) on the two new vessels being procured for the Little Minch

• DESIGN CONSULTANT APPOINTED FOR GOUROCK FERRY TERMINAL UPGRADE

  Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has appointed engineering firm Mott MacDonald to complete detailed design work for the redevelopment of Gourock Ferry Terminal. The work will establish design req

• GROUND INVESTIGATION WORK SET TO BEGIN AT FERRY TERMINALS

  A six-week programme of ground investigation works is set to begin from Monday 24 October at Kennacraig, Port Ellen, Port Askaig and Colonsay ferry terminals. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL)

• LOCHBOISDALE LINKSPAN REPAIRS COMPLETED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

  Essential repair works on the linkspan at Lochboisdale Ferry Terminal have been completed ahead of schedule on 7 October. The linkspan was closed on 24 September to enable safety critical works to rep

• FIRST MAJOR BUILD MILESTONE FOR ISLAY FERRIES

  The construction of two new ferries for Islay is officially underway after the first piece of steel was cut yesterday (3 October 2022). The steel-cutting ceremony took place at Cemre Marin Endustri sh

• STATEMENT FROM CMAL IN RESPONSE TO BBC DISCLOSURE PROGRAMME

  The issues raised by the BBC Disclosure programme, as reported by BBC Scotland today (27 September 2022), make serious and concerning allegations.  The details came to the awareness of the current CMA

• PETD: Frequently asked questions

  Frequently asked questions have now been collated

• LOCAL COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON ISLAY VESSEL PORT ENABLING WORKS

  Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is encouraging the local community to share their views on proposals for upgrading berth infrastructure as part of the preparations for the new Islay vessels.

• LOCHBOISDALE & CASTLEBAY FERRY TERMINAL LINKSPANS TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS

  The linkspan at Lochboisdale Ferry Terminal will be closed on Saturday 24 September after the 05:45 ferry for two weeks for essential work to replace wire lifting ropes. CalMac Ferries Ltd are urgentl

• Dual Fuel Ferries: MV Glen Sannox Returns to Port Glasgow

  MV Glen Sannox has returned to Port Glasgow from a brief but essential stay at dry dock in Greenock. The vessel—one of two dual-fuel ferries being built at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) (FMPG)—has sp

• CMAL TO HOST WEBINAR TO UPDATE COMMUNNITIES ON SVRP

  Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is hosting a public webinar to update communities on the Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP), which will see the replacement of up to seven small “loch

• Dual Fuel Ferries: MV Glen Sannox Sets Sail to Milestone Dry-Docking

  MV Glen Sannox has left Port Glasgow, heading down the Clyde for a three-week stay in dry dock in Greenock, where finishing touches will be made to internal systems including its propulsion, and for a

• COMMUNITY INVITED TO FIND OUT ABOUT PROPOSALS FOR FERRY TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS

  A series of community events will take place next month to share proposals for port enabling works at Colonsay, Kennacraig, Port Askaig and Port Ellen ferry terminals. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limit

• Dual Fuel Ferries: First MV Glen Sannox Engine Switched On

  The first emergency diesel generator has been run successfully on MV Glen Sannox, one of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow). Read the full update on the Ferguson Marin

• GASAY FERRY TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT: HAVE YOUR SAY

  Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is urging the local community to share their views on proposed options for a new ferry terminal for Lochboisdale. The proposals include an improved terminal l

• PORT ELLEN FERRY TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT: HAVE YOUR SAY

  Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is inviting the local community to share their opinion on proposed improvements and upgrades at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal. CMAL, which owns the ferry terminal