Press Archives

Read now: CMAL’s Biodiversity Report 2023

Conservation of biodiversity—our steps
Public vote decides new names for Little Minch vessels

We announce the names for the two new ferries
KC investigation costs

We confirm the total cost of the KC investigation
CMAL invests in shore power project for NorthLink ferries at the Port of Aberdeen

Setting sail for Net Zero—ferries have been converted to accept shore power and will ‘plug-in’ at Aberdeen
Public vote launched to name new vessels

The public vote has launched to name the two new vessels for the…
Communities invited to share views on new Mallaig–Lochboisdale ferry

CMAL is hosting two public engagement sessions…
Full response to BBC story published 3 November 2023

The full response given to the BBC ahead of the story published
CMAL publishes King’s Counsel report in full

King’s Counsel report is now available to read in full
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
Competition launched to name dual fuel ferry

We need your help to name Hull 802
PETD: Port Ellen Terminal Development Project Progresses To Next Stage

A programme of ground investigation work is set to begin
Key construction milestones met for MV Loch Indaal and first of two Little Minch ferries

Key milestones reached for four new vessels
Boost for Gaelic language from CMAL

CMAL releases its Gaelic Language Plan
New Names for Islay Vessels Decided by Public Vote

The new vessels have been named
Six-day closure of Castlebay linkspan in May

The work will take place 21-26th May
Help us name the new Islay vessels!

Voting is now open to help us name the two new vessels…
Keep Scotland Beautiful awards CMAL and CalMac with environmental accolade

Keep Scotland Beautiful has accredited 26 ports…
Response to the Public Audit Committee’s report into New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and 802

A spokesperson for CMAL said: “We welcome this well-researched and…
CMAL donates over £2000 to local charities

CMAL has made two donations each of £1,055 to the Inverclyde Foodbank and the Port Glasgow Pantry. The donation were made possible by fundraising efforts from the CMAL team throughout 2022, including

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