Piers and Harbours Archives

Preparatory works begin at Kennacraig to enable new Islay vessels

Enabling works are required at Kennacraig in preparation for the…
Community invited to find out about proposals for ferry terminal improvements

Updates on Colonsay, Kennacraig and Port Askaig ferry terminals
Transport minister visits Tarbert (Harris) to officially open £22.5 million ferry terminal

Minister for Transport Fiona Hyslop was in Tarbert (Harris) yesterday to officially open the multi million-pound Tarbert ferry terminal project, led by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). Ms. H
PETD: Project moves onto the Final Business Case stage

The Ground Investigation works for the proposed new ferry terminal at Port Ellen have been completed successfully
Cumbrae Ground Investigation and Bathymetric Surveys Begin

Ground Investigation works are expected to start in the Cumbrae slipway area on Tuesday 8th August 2023 and last for approximately one week. Bathymetric surveys and sampling works are scheduled to beg
CMAL Enhances Passenger Comfort with New Shelter Facility at Tiree Ferry Terminal

CMAL has built a new shelter facility at Tiree
PETD: Port Ellen Terminal Development Project Progresses To Next Stage

A programme of ground investigation work is set to begin
Cumbrae Public Engagement Presentation Slides

See the slides from 28th June’s public event, including the options, phases and stages discussed: View now ›
Cumbrae Feedback Survey

We are asking you to share your views via our feedback survey on the Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction Project. This survey is your opportunity to provide your feedback on the emerging preferred option f
Have your say—Cumbrae public engagement event

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is inviting the community on Cumbrae to share their views on proposed options for the reconstruction of the slipway and landside facilities. Options have been
Brodick Old Pier Demolition—George Leslie Returning to Site

CMAL’s Principal Contractor George Leslie will be returning in early June to complete the demolition and removal of the remaining underwater concrete structures and debris on the seabed. The work will
IVEW: New Islay Vessel Enabling Works project update

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is leading plans to upgrade infrastructure at ferry terminals before the delivery of two new Islay ferries. The upgrades include dredging, strengthening works
PETD: Outline Business Case Update

The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
Six-day closure of Castlebay linkspan in May

The work will take place 21-26th May
Keep Scotland Beautiful awards CMAL and CalMac with environmental accolade

Keep Scotland Beautiful has accredited 26 ports…
WORK AT CASTLEBAY POSTPONED

Routine maintenance work to replace the wire lifting ropes at Castlebay has been postponed due to urgent work at Uig Harbour (owned by the Highland Council) taking priority. Ferry operator Calmac has
PETD: Presentation and feedback survey

The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
MULTI-MILLION-POUND TARBERT (HARRIS) FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING COMPLETED

The new £1.5million ferry terminal building at Tarbert on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides opened to the public this week (23 January 2023). Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which ow
Cumbrae Ferry User Group meeting 2023

On January 10 2023, we held a meeting with the Cumbrae Ferry Users Group to update them on the project. Below is a link to the slides presented at the meeting. CFUG meeting presentation – January 2023
PETD: Additional wave modelling works required

Extra wave modelling work is being carried out

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