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CONTRACT TO BUILD TWO NEW VESSELS FOR THE LITTLE MINCH SIGNED

Today at Cemre shipyard in Turkey, CMAL signed the contract to build two new ferries to support the communities at Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris). We now enter into a 20-day period during which t
PREFERRED BIDDER NAMED TO BUILD TWO NEW VESSELS FOR LITTLE MINCH

The preferred bidder has been named for a contract to build two new ferries to support the communities at Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris). Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) intends to award th
TARBERT (HARRIS) FERRY TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS SCOOP ENGINEERING AWARD

Improvements to the ferry terminal at Tarbert (Harris) have won a major engineering award – before the full project is even complete. The work, led by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), has be
SVRP: Q&A from virtual public meeting

A Q&A document has been published following the community meeting
FIRST MAJOR BUILD MILESTONE FOR ISLAY FERRIES

The construction of two new ferries for Islay is officially underway after the first piece of steel was cut yesterday (3 October 2022). The steel-cutting ceremony took place at Cemre Marin Endustri sh
LOCAL COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON ISLAY VESSEL PORT ENABLING WORKS

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is encouraging the local community to share their views on proposals for upgrading berth infrastructure as part of the preparations for the new Islay vessels.
SVRP: Presentation and slides from public webinar

A recording of the online meeting is available to view
IVEW: Exhibition slides and feedback survey

Following a series of community events to discuss the port enabling works at Colonsay, Kennacraig, Port Askaig and Port Ellen ferry terminals, a digital version of the slides are available to view: Ex
IVEW: Community events to share upgrade proposals

We are hosting a series of community events to share proposals for port enabling works at Colonsay, Kennacraig, Port Askaig and Port Ellen ferry terminals. At the events, our engineers will be joined
SVRP: Small Vessel Replacement Programme

The concept design and feasibility studies for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP) are progressing
SVRP: Public webinar

We are hosting a public webinar to share an update on the SVRP feasibility studies
STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO MULL AND IONA FERRY COMMITTEE REGARDING ISLAY VESSEL COST COMPARISON

The Mull and Iona Ferry Committee has compared the two Islay vessels ordered by CMAL with a Norwegian vessel currently being built at Turkish shipyard, Cemre. It is important that we address misinform
MLNV: Presentation and Q&A from virtual community meeting

We are hosting an online webinar to share details of the new Mallaig-Lochboisdale vessel project and Gasay infrastructure project
PREFERRED BIDDER NAMED TO BUILD TWO NEW VESSELS FOR ISLAY

The preferred bidder has been named for a contract to build two new ferries to help support the community and economy on Islay. Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd intends to award the contract to the Cemr
MLNV: Webinar to share details of project

We are hosting an online webinar to share details of the new Mallaig-Lochboisdale vessel project and Gasay infrastructure project
MLNV: Design consultant appointed

Naval architecture consultant LMG Marin has been appointed to support the design development
TENDER RESPONSES FOR ISLAY VESSELS RECEIVED

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd has received four compliant bids for a tender to build two new vessels for Islay and Jura. Four shipyards were invited to tender for the work in September; Damen Shipyar
IVEW: Design contract awarded

We have awarded a contract to engineering firm Mott MacDonald to support the detailed design of pier infrastructure upgrade works. The £1.5 million contract, which has been awarded following a public
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR PIERS UPGRADE FOR NEW ISLAY VESSELS

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has awarded a contract to engineering firm Mott MacDonald to support the detailed design of pier infrastructure upgrade works. The £1.5 million contract, whic
FOUR SHIPYARDS INVITED TO TENDER FOR NEW ISLAY VESSELS

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has invited four shipyards to bid for the contract to build two new ferries for Islay. Following extensive consultation with Transport Scotland, CalMac, and c

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