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Names of seven new vessels chosen by public vote

We’ve announced the names for seven new electric ferries, as decided by a public vote
December 2025 Newsletter

In this issue, we discuss working on both new vessels and port infrastructure together and bid a fond farewell to MV Hebridean Isles
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
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.
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: 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.
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’.
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.
MV Isle of Islay completes second sea trials

The trials took place in the Sea of Marmara from Wednesday, 16th July to Sunday, 20th July, and were attended by staff from CMAL and CalMac.
CMAL Joins Landmark Climate Resilience Agreement to Safeguard Scotland’s Infrastructure

CMAL is proud to be among more than 20 organisations uniting to strengthen Scotland’s infrastructure against the growing impacts of climate change.
MV Isle of Islay successfully completes first sea trials

The first sea trials for MV Isle of Islay have been carried out successfully by Cemre Marin Endustri in Yalova, Türkiye.
Procurement launched for Northern Isles Freight Vessels

Procurement is underway for two new freight flex vessels to serve the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick Route
Spring 2025 Newsletter: Catch up on all the latest CMAL news

Charting a new course in vessel innovation
New Project Overview: Upgrading Oban Harbour Infrastructure

The project aims to upgrade the infrastructure at the Oban 1 linkspan and adjacent slipway to support the requirements for new vessels being proposed for routes from this berth.
Winter 2025 Newsletter: Catch up on all the latest CMAL news

Vessel or infrastructure: What comes first for Scotland’s ferry network?
First public engagement event for SVRP Phase 2

CMAL is hosting a series of engagement events to kick off the Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP) Phase 2
Autumn 2024 Newsletter: Catch up on all the latest CMAL news

MV Glen Sannox, MV Isle of Islay, the Small Vessel Replacement Programme, the Islay Vessel Enabling Works—here’s all the latest CMAL news

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Names of seven new vessels chosen by public vote

Public events: Learn about our plans for new Mull vessels

MV Hebridean Isles makes her final journey

Tiree Terminal Works’ detailed design completed as tender process begins

Upcoming public events—Learn about our plans for the Oban 1 berth

Kennacraig traffic safety improvements: Frequently asked questions

Upcoming Traffic Management Improvements at Kennacraig Ferry Terminal

SVRP: Construction of seven small vessels gets underway

New freight ferries for the Northern Isles: Invite to Tender stage

MV Lochmor: First Little Minch ferry successfully launched

MV Isle of Islay completes second sea trials

CMAL Joins Landmark Climate Resilience Agreement to Safeguard Scotland’s Infrastructure

MV Isle of Islay successfully completes first sea trials

Procurement launched for Northern Isles Freight Vessels

New Project Overview: Upgrading Oban Harbour Infrastructure

First public engagement event for SVRP Phase 2

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