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MULTI-MILLION-POUND TARBERT (HARRIS) FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING COMPLETED

The new £1.5million ferry terminal building at Tarbert on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides opened to the public this week (23 January 2023). Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which ow
PETD: Community event for Port Ellen Ferry Terminal Development

Islanders are invited to attend a drop-in session on proposed improvements and upgrades at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is hosting the event on Thursday 26 Janu
SVRP: Second public webinar

We are hosting a second public webinar to share a further update on the SVRP feasibility studies
TWO NEW FERRIES FOR ISLAY REACH NEXT CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE

The construction of two new ferries for Islay reached key construction milestones this week. The first ferry in the production timeline has had its keel laid, while steel-cutting for the second vessel
CONTRACT TO BUILD TWO NEW VESSELS FOR THE LITTLE MINCH SIGNED

Today at Cemre shipyard in Turkey, CMAL signed the contract to build two new ferries to support the communities at Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris). We now enter into a 20-day period during which t
Cumbrae Ferry User Group meeting 2023

On January 10 2023, we held a meeting with the Cumbrae Ferry Users Group to update them on the project. Below is a link to the slides presented at the meeting. CFUG meeting presentation – January 2023
PREFERRED BIDDER NAMED TO BUILD TWO NEW VESSELS FOR LITTLE MINCH

The preferred bidder has been named for a contract to build two new ferries to support the communities at Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris). Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) intends to award th
PETD: Additional wave modelling works required

Extra wave modelling work is being carried out
TARBERT (HARRIS) FERRY TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS SCOOP ENGINEERING AWARD

Improvements to the ferry terminal at Tarbert (Harris) have won a major engineering award – before the full project is even complete. The work, led by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), has be
CMAL TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR TWO NEW VESSELS

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is hosting a series of public meetings to update communities in Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris) on the two new vessels being procured for the Little Minch
SVRP: Q&A from virtual public meeting

A Q&A document has been published following the community meeting
FIRST MAJOR BUILD MILESTONE FOR ISLAY FERRIES

The construction of two new ferries for Islay is officially underway after the first piece of steel was cut yesterday (3 October 2022). The steel-cutting ceremony took place at Cemre Marin Endustri sh
PETD: Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions have now been collated
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.
SVRP: Presentation and slides from public webinar

A recording of the online meeting is available to view
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
Dual Fuel Ferries: MV Glen Sannox Returns to Port Glasgow

MV Glen Sannox has returned to Port Glasgow from a brief but essential stay at dry dock in Greenock. The vessel—one of two dual-fuel ferries being built at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) (FMPG)—has sp
Dual Fuel Ferries: MV Glen Sannox Sets Sail to Milestone Dry-Docking

MV Glen Sannox has left Port Glasgow, heading down the Clyde for a three-week stay in dry dock in Greenock, where finishing touches will be made to internal systems including its propulsion, and for a
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
Dual Fuel Ferries: First MV Glen Sannox Engine Switched On

The first emergency diesel generator has been run successfully on MV Glen Sannox, one of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow). Read the full update on the Ferguson Marin

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