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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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Latest news

  • MV Hebridean Isles makes her final journey28 October 2025
  • Tiree Terminal Works’ detailed design completed as tender process begins23 October 2025
  • Upcoming public events—Learn about our plans for the Oban 1 berth22 October 2025
  • Port Ellen Terminal Development: Licenses Granted21 October 2025
  • Kennacraig traffic safety improvements: Frequently asked questions14 October 2025

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