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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
Lainns an MV Claidheamh Mòr, a’ comharrachadh clach-mhìle eile ann am prògram togail nan ceithir shoithichean

Air Disathairne, 2 Cèitean 2026, chuireadh an MV Claidheamh Mòr air bhog ann an gàrradh-iarainn Cemre Marin Endustri ann an Yalova san Tuirc.
IVEW: Port Askaig Shore Power Update

Works at Port Askaig pier to install a new electrical connection to provide shore power for the new Islay vessels
Contract Signed for Port Ellen Ferry Terminal Redevelopment

The redevelopment project will deliver a modernised harbour and expanded landside infrastructure to support current and future ferry operations
CMAL Takes Ownership of Ardrossan Harbour

The acquisition from Peel Ports Group includes the full harbour area, the Arran and Irish berths, linkspans, car park and marshalling area, part of the land currently used by the boatyard, and the app
Contract Signed for Northern Isles Freight Flex Vessels

CMAL intends to award the contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd (GSI) in China, following a 10-day standstill period.
Progress Update: Demolition of Vacant CMAL Building at Uig

Works have commenced and are expected to be completed by the end of April.
Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order: Formal Consultation Documents

This Order, made on the application of Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited, provides for the transfer of the harbour undertaking at Ardrossan from Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited to Caledonian Maritim
Formal Consultation Period for the Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order

The Formal Consultation Period for the Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order commences on 11 March for a period of 42 days.