2025 | CMAL—Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd

Public events: Learn about our plans for new Mull vessels

We’re inviting communities to learn about our plans to replace the MV Loch Frisa and MV Isle of Mull, which operate on the Oban–Craignure route, with modern, low-emission vessels whilst improving the
Work to commence on Cumbrae slipway reconstruction

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed contractors George Leslie Ltd to construct a new slipway and improved passenger facilities on the island of Great Cumbrae. The existing slipwa
Public vote launched to name seven new vessels for SVRP Phase 1

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is calling for the public’s help to choose the names of the seven new electric ferries being built as part of the Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP). C
MV Hebridean Isles makes her final journey

The MV Hebridean Isles, often known as the “Heb Isles”, departed Scotland on her final voyage yesterday, and is making her way to Smedegaarden A/S recycling yard in Esbjerg, Denmark.
Tiree Terminal Works’ detailed design completed as tender process begins

We’ve made significant progress on the Tiree Terminal Works Project, having successfully completed the detailed design phase for the new terminal building, marshalling area, and car park.
Upcoming public events—Learn about our plans for the Oban 1 berth

We’re inviting communities to learn about our plans to upgrade the infrastructure at the ‘Oban 1’ linkspan and its adjacent slipway.
Port Ellen Terminal Development: Licenses Granted

The documents relating to the granted Port Ellen Terminal Development Marine Licenses are now available to view online
Kennacraig traffic safety improvements: Frequently asked questions

Our plans include new traffic signs, pedestrian guardrails, traffic calming measures, new crossing points, and road markings.
Upcoming Traffic Management Improvements at Kennacraig Ferry Terminal

Our plans include new traffic signs, pedestrian guardrails, traffic calming measures, new crossing points, and road markings.
SVRP Phase 2: Exhibition materials available online

The storyboards we exhibited at the recent public events are now available to view online
Vacancy: Senior Procurement Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in projects including the development of ports and our ongoing vessel replacement programme.
SVRP: Construction of seven small vessels gets underway

Work to build seven new loch-class electric ferries for Scotland’s island communities has officially begun, following the steel-cutting ceremony at Remontowa Shipbuilding in Gdańsk, Poland.
Public Notice for the Port Ellen Terminal Development Harbour Revision Order

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The Caledonian Maritime Assets (Port Ellen Works) Harbour Revision Order 2025 was made by the Scottish Ministers on 4th September 2025 and came into operation on 5th Septem
New freight ferries for the Northern Isles: Invite to Tender stage

The procurement of two new freight ferries to help support island communities and improve the resilience of the Northern Isles network is progressing to ‘Invite to Tender’.
HR(C)O: Upcoming Tobermory Consultation Event

Upcoming Harbour Revision (Consolidation) Order public consultation events
SVRP Phase 2: Public engagement events planned across the Outer Hebrides

CMAL is hosting a further series of in-person sessions across the Outer Hebrides to present SVRP Phase 2 updates to communities
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.

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