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Public invited to name the new Northern Isles Freight Vessels

We’re calling for the public’s help to name the two new freight-flex vessels being built for Scotland’s Northern Isles.
Port Ellen Terminal Development Newsletter: Issue 1

Welcome to the first edition of the Port Ellen Terminal Development Project Newsletter. This newsletter is part of our commitment to keeping island residents, ferry users, local businesses, harbour us
CMAL appoints concept designers for New Mull Vessels project

CMAL has appointed ferry design consultancy naValue GmbH to support the concept design phase of the New Mull Vessels project.
Port Ellen Terminal Development project reaches next construction milestone

Construction of the new terminal infrastructure at Port Ellen is set to reach another important milestone, with piling works due to begin on Monday, 31 August 2026.
Ardrossan Arran Berth to close temporarily for essential fender replacement works

The Arran Berth at Ardrossan Harbour will be temporarily closed from 7 September to 8 October 2026 while essential works are carried out to replace and upgrade fenders on the berth.
Construction to begin on Tiree terminal improvement works

Work is now scheduled to begin on site on 24 August 2026 to deliver improvements to the landside infrastructure at Tiree.
Upcoming Traffic Management Improvements at Kennacraig Ferry Terminal

We’re carrying out overnight works to improve the traffic safety at Kennacraig—here are the affected areas
Community Drop-in Sessions Planned for SVRP Infrastructure Works at Colintraive and Portavadie

CMAL is holding drop-in sessions to learn more about planned SVRP infrastructure improvement works.
Lerwick Harbour Expands Shore Power Infrastructure for NorthLink Vessels

Lerwick Port Authority, in collaboration with CMAL, has developed a shore power scheme to provide electrical power to NorthLink vessels.
Oban 1 Berth Upgrade Project reaches key design milestone

We have reached an important milestone in the development of the Oban 1 Berth Upgrades Project, with the Outline Design for the preferred option now complete.
PETD: Dredging Works Underway at Port Ellen

Dredging works are now underway as part of the Port Ellen Terminal Development Project.
Contract awarded for Tiree Terminal Works project

Works are expected to begin soon to deliver additional marshalling space, improved traffic management arrangements and a replacement terminal building.
CMAL seeks market feedback on proposed Port Infrastructure Supplier Frameworks

We’re inviting prospective suppliers to provide feedback on proposed framework arrangements
CMAL secures ownership of remaining Cemre vessels to protect delivery for island communities

CMAL has taken ownership of the three remaining vessels under construction at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey as a precautionary measure to support their completion and delivery
PETD: May 2026 Event—Presentation Materials

The materials we presented at the public event are now available to view online
CMAL confirms Statutory Harbour Authority status for Ardrossan

The Harbour Revision Order (HRO) for CMAL to take on Statutory Harbour Authority responsibilities for the port of Ardrossan has been granted by Scottish Ministers
Port Ellen Terminal Development: Join our webinar

We have arranged an online event for those who were unable to attend in person
SVRP Phase 2: Next round of public engagement events announced

Updates will include a review of the preferred new-vessel concept design, with concept layouts of the vehicle decks and passenger accommodation
New Mull Vessels Project: Your questions answered

The Questions and Answers document is now available to view online
Port Ellen Terminal Development: Community drop-in event

We are holding a stakeholder information event in Port Ellen to provide information on the planned harbour works and the associated programme