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Islay Vessel Enabling Works

  • Islay Vessel Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update #5

    We are pleased to confirm that all dredging and fendering works at Kennacraig are now complete

  • Islay Vessel Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update #4

    The fourth instalment in our Stakeholder Update series is now available to view online

  • Islay Vessel Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update #3

    The latest instalment in our Stakeholder Update series is now available to view online

  • Kennacraig and Port Askaig reach significant milestones in preparation for new Islay vessels

    Work to upgrade two ferry terminals on the Islay route has reached key milestones, paving the way for new vessels by the end of the year

  • IVEW: Public engagement event—Frequently Asked Questions

    Following the public engagement event on Colonsay, the Frequently Asked Questions gathered and their responses are now available to view: Download FAQs Now ›

  • Islay Vessel Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update #2

    The latest instalment in our Stakeholder Update series is now available to view online

  • Islay Vessel Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update #1

    The first instalment in our Stakeholder Update series is now available to view online

  • IVEW: Public engagement event—Storyboards now available

    Following the recent event on Colonsay, the materials presented can now be viewed online.   Download Storyboards Now ›

  • IVEW: Responses to your questions and feedback

    Following the Islay and Jura public consultation events in January 2024, responses to the frequently asked questions and feedback received are now available: Port Askaig—Argyll & Bute Council Mars

  • IVEW: Colonsay public engagement event

    CMAL is leading plans to upgrade infrastructure at Kennacraig, Port Askaig and Colonsay ferry terminals for the arrival of new ferries, MV Isle of Islay and MV Loch Indaal. CMAL is hosting a series of

  • IVEW: View our updates from recent public engagement events

    Following our recent public events in Islay and Jura, you can now view the materials presented during these meetings: View the exhibition slides now › The online survey is now open for responses here,

  • Public events announced—Port enabling works for the new Islay vessels

    A series of events to update communities

  • 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

  • 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

  • LOCAL COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON ISLAY VESSEL PORT ENABLING WORKS

    Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is encouraging the local community to share their views on proposals for upgrading berth infrastructure as part of the preparations for the new Islay vessels.

  • IVEW: Exhibition slides and feedback survey

    Following a series of community events to discuss the port enabling works at Colonsay, Kennacraig, Port Askaig and Port Ellen ferry terminals, a digital version of the slides are available to view: Ex

  • IVEW: Community events to share upgrade proposals

    We are hosting a series of community events to share proposals for port enabling works at Colonsay, Kennacraig, Port Askaig and Port Ellen ferry terminals. At the events, our engineers will be joined

  • IVEW: Design contract awarded

    We have awarded a contract to engineering firm Mott MacDonald to support the detailed design of pier infrastructure upgrade works. The £1.5 million contract, which has been awarded following a public

  • CONTRACT AWARDED FOR PIERS UPGRADE FOR NEW ISLAY VESSELS

    Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has awarded a contract to engineering firm Mott MacDonald to support the detailed design of pier infrastructure upgrade works. The £1.5 million contract, whic

Latest news

  • Upcoming Traffic Management Improvements at Kennacraig Ferry Terminal2 October 2025
  • SVRP Phase 2: Exhibition materials available online29 September 2025
  • Vacancy: Senior Procurement Officer29 September 2025
  • SVRP: Construction of seven small vessels gets underway25 September 2025
  • Public Notice for the Port Ellen Terminal Development Harbour Revision Order23 September 2025

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