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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.
Vacancy: Finance Administrator

Primarily reporting to the Finance Director, you will work as part of a dynamic, experienced team.
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
Community Drop-in Sessions Planned for SVRP Infrastructure Works at Colintraive and Portavadie

CMAL is holding drop-in sessions to learn more about planned SVRP infrastructure improvement works.
Update on the Craignure Passenger Access System (PAS)

An important update on the Passenger Access System at Craignure
Demolition of redundant warehouse building at Gourock progresses

CMAL has issued a tender for the demolition of a redundant warehouse building at Gourock.
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.
Vacancy: Construction Project Site Supervisor

You’ll help deliver our portfolio of work, including adopting new technologies, upgrading facilities to accommodate new vessels, maintaining existing infrastructure, and constructing new ferry termina
Second Update on Craignure Passenger Access System (PAS)

CMAL has been working closely with CalMac Ferries and specialist advisors to explore options for foot passenger access.
CMAL seeks market feedback on proposed Port Infrastructure Supplier Frameworks

We’re inviting prospective suppliers to provide feedback on proposed framework arrangements
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
Vacancy: Head of Harbour & Marine Operations

We are recruiting for a Head of Harbour & Marine Operations to help us to oversee the management of operations of our 17 statutory harbours and 10 non-statutory marine facilities, including operationa
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
Interim update on Craignure’s Passenger Access System (PAS)

CMAL is working closely with CalMac Ferries and will continue to liaise with Argyll and Bute Council and Transport Scotland to look at the best way forward.
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
Gold national environmental award secured by ports and harbours

A gold level environmental award has been presented to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) and CalMac Ferries for their commitment to improving environmental quality and management at 26 ports a