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  • Ardrossan Arran Berth to close temporarily for essential fender replacement works

    The Arran Berth at Ardrossan Harbour will be temporarily closed from 7 September to 8 October 2026 while essential works are carried out to replace and upgrade fenders on the berth.

  • Construction to begin on Tiree terminal improvement works

    Work is now scheduled to begin on site on 24 August 2026 to deliver improvements to the landside infrastructure at Tiree.

  • Upcoming Traffic Management Improvements at Kennacraig Ferry Terminal

    We’re carrying out overnight works to improve the traffic safety at Kennacraig—here are the affected areas

  • August 2026 Newsletter

    In this issue, we discuss the benefits of sustained investment and showcase how we design ferries with passenger experience in mind

  • Lerwick Harbour Expands Shore Power Infrastructure for NorthLink Vessels

    Lerwick Port Authority, in collaboration with CMAL, has developed a shore power scheme to provide electrical power to NorthLink vessels.

  • Oban 1 Berth Upgrade Project reaches key design milestone

    We have reached an important milestone in the development of the Oban 1 Berth Upgrades Project, with the Outline Design for the preferred option now complete.

  • Contract awarded for Tiree Terminal Works project

    Works are expected to begin soon to deliver additional marshalling space, improved traffic management arrangements and a replacement terminal building.

  • CMAL secures ownership of remaining Cemre vessels to protect delivery for island communities

    CMAL has taken ownership of the three remaining vessels under construction at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey as a precautionary measure to support their completion and delivery

  • CMAL confirms Statutory Harbour Authority status for Ardrossan

    The Harbour Revision Order (HRO) for CMAL to take on Statutory Harbour Authority responsibilities for the port of Ardrossan has been granted by Scottish Ministers

  • Local school children celebrated onboard new Islay ferry as CMAL art competition winners announced

    Eight young artists from Islay and Jura have been recognised as winners of CMAL’s school art competition

  • New Mull Vessels Project: Your questions answered

    The Questions and Answers document is now available to view online

  • MV Claymore launch marks latest milestone in four vessel build programme

    MV Claymore was launched at Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Türkiye

  • 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 app

  • Contract Signed for Northern Isles Freight Flex Vessels

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

  • 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

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Latest news

  • Vacancy: Civil Engineer17 August 2026
  • Ardrossan Arran Berth to close temporarily for essential fender replacement works14 August 2026
  • Construction to begin on Tiree terminal improvement works13 August 2026
  • Vacancy: Finance Administrator12 August 2026
  • Upcoming Traffic Management Improvements at Kennacraig Ferry Terminal12 August 2026

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