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FEASIBILITY STUDY: USING HYDROGEN TO POWER FUTURE FERRY SERVICES

CMAL is one of several industry partners to be involved in a feasibility study carried out by Point and Sandwick Trust. The study assesses the suitability of using hydrogen produced from local wind fa
COLL AND TIREE LINKSPAN CLOSURE DATES CONFIRMED

Vehicles unable to travel to islands during closure period Passenger service will operate Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has confirmed the dates for the closure of the linkspans at Coll and
CMAL TO HOST LOCHALINE PUBLIC DROP-IN SESSION FOR COMMUNITY

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) and Calmac Ferries Limited (CFL) are hosting a public drop-in session to update communities on the plans for replacing the aligning structure at Lochaline Ferry T
TIREE OLD PIERHEAD REPAIR PROJECT AWARDED

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed George Leslie Limited to carry out work to the old pierhead at Tiree, as well as repairs to the the main pier approach-way. The work will commen
FREIGHT FERRIES PURCHASED FOR CMAL FLEET

The two freight ferries that serve the Northern Isles network have been purchased by the Scottish Government. Sister vessels, the MV Helliar and MV Hildasay, operate on the lifeline routes from Aberde
OBAN HARBOUR PROJECT COMPLETED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

CMAL has installed the new linkspan at Oban harbour one week ahead of schedule. The work, which was due to be finished on 28 February, was completed on 20 February and has now been handed back to harb
UPGRADE PROGRAMME FOR LOCHALINE FERRY TERMINAL

CMAL is preparing to begin a year-long programme of work at Lochaline Ferry Terminal to replace the aligning structure, as well as creating extra marshalling space. A public drop-in session has been a
LINKSPAN REPLACEMENT WORK TO COMMENCE AT OBAN HARBOUR

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has advised that the planned shutdown of berth number one to replace the linkspan will take place from 1 February to 28 February at Oban Ferry Terminal. Durin
COLL AND TARBERT LINKSPANS TO CLOSE FOR ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE

Due to findings during routine inspections, the linkspans at Coll and Tarbert (Harris) are required to close for a series of days over the coming months. Work to replace the wire ropes used for liftin
BOARD CHANGES AT CMAL

Tony Graham has resigned his post as a non-executive director of the board of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) upon appointment as managing director at Cammell Laird Shipbuilders Limited. Ton
LOCHALINE FERRY TERMINAL PROJECT AWARDED TO GEORGE LESLIE LTD

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed George Leslie Limited to carry out work at Lochaline ferry terminal, commencing in May 2019. The project will include the removal of the
COLL AND TIREE LINKSPANS: COMMUNITIES INVITED TO HAVE THEIR SAY

CMAL inviting feedback through online survey Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is inviting local communities and ferry users to share their views on plans to replace the linkspan decks at Coll
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ARRAN! FORMER FERRY TICKET OFFICE TO BECOME CINEMA

Residents and visitors on the Isle of Arran will soon be able to enjoy movies on the big screen, as plans are put in place to turn the former ferry ticket office at Brodick terminal into a community c
NEW LINKSPANS FOR COLL AND TIREE FERRY TERMINALS

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced it is planning to replace the linkspan decks at the ferry terminals at Coll and Tiree. £3.7 million funding has been secured and, following a pu
WORK TO BEGIN ON MARSHALLING AREA EXPANSION AT OBAN FERRY TERMINAL

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed Story Contracting to carry out expansion work at Oban Ferry Terminal. The contractor will focus on the expansion of the existing marshalling fac
£6M HARBOUR INVESTMENT PROJECT COMPLETE AT COLINTRAIVE AND RHUBODACH

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has completed a £6 million project that will provide those travelling to and from the Isle of Bute with a more resilient ferry service. Work commenced in June
Dual Fuel Ferries: Project Update

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson said: “Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd has advised us that the first vessel, the MV Glen Sannox, will now be delivered
FINAL PHASE OF HARBOUR INVESTMENT PROJECT UNDERWAY AT COLINTRAIVE AND RHUBODACH

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL)’s has reached the final phase of a £6 million harbour investment programme. Work commenced in June 2017 to reconstruct the slipways at Colintraive and
LOCHALINE REPLACEMENT ALIGNING STRUCTURE

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has published an invitation to tender to remove and upgrade the aligning structure at Lochaline Ferry Terminal. The alining structure is reaching the end of i
EXPANSION TO MARSHALLING AREA AT OBAN FERRY TERMINAL

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has published an invitation to tender to expand the existing marshalling facility at Oban Ferry Terminal. The project is the result of a two year collaboratio

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