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SVRP Phase 2: Questions and Answers

A new Q&A document for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme Phase 2 is now available
Small Vessel Replacement Programme reaches next build milestone

The first vessel has had its keel laid, the base upon which all units are assembled, while the steel has been cut for the second vessel.
Oban 1 Berth Modifications—Post-Event Storyboards and Q&A Document

Following the recent public events, the storyboards and Questions and Answers document is now available
New Mull Vessels Project: Public event storyboards

The storyboards from the events held in Mull, Iona, and Oban are now available to view online
New Iona and Fionnphort events announced for the New Mull Vessels Project

After cancelling public events earlier this week because of the weather, we have now arranged extra meetings for tomorrow—Thursday 11th December 2025—in their place.
Important update: New Mull Vessels Project public events

Due to Storm Bram and the expected adverse weather, we have decided to cancel Tuesday 9th December’s event
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’.
A’ chiad aiseag don Chuan Chanach air a cur air bhog gu soirbheachail

Chaidh an MV Loch Mòr, a’ chiad aiseag de dhà shoitheach ùr airson slighean a’ Chuain Chanaich, a chur air bhog an-diugh (Disathairne, 23 Lùnastal) aig gàrradh-iarainn Cemre Marin Endustri ann an Yalo
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.
An MV An t-Eilean Ìleach a’ coileanadh nan ciad deuchainnean mara gu soirbheachail

Tha na ciad deuchainnean mara aig an MV An t-Eilean Ìleach air an coileanadh gu soirbheachail le Cemre Marin Endustri ann an Yalova san Tuirc.