CMAL appoints concept designers for New Mull Vessels project
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed ferry design consultancy naValue GmbH to support the concept design phase of the New Mull Vessels project. The project will see new vessels procured for the Oban to Craignure route as part of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) network.
The appointment marks the start of the project’s concept design phase, during which vessel concepts and design options will be developed and assessed. As part of this process, CMAL and naValue will investigate and evaluate the feasibility of low-emission vessel designs in line with the Scottish Government’s climate change commitments, including the emissions-reduction targets set out in legislation.
Jim Anderson, Director of Vessels at CMAL, said:
“We are looking forward to working with naValue on the concept design for the new Mull vessels. These ferries will play a vital role in supporting communities, businesses and visitors on the Oban–Craignure route, and it is important that the design process reflects the needs of those who rely on the service. We will explore practical design options that support reliable ferry services while helping reduce emissions across the Clyde and Hebrides network.”
Thomas Ritte, Partner at NaValue, said:
“We look forward to developing the concept design for the new Mull vessels in collaboration with the valued team at CMAL and relevant stakeholders. Recognising the project’s importance to the maritime transport infrastructure in this part of Scotland, our focus will once again be on designing vessels that are cost-effective, efficient and safe, meeting the needs of passengers, communities and operators for years to come.”
The New Mull Vessel project will include engagement with relevant stakeholders and communities to provide updates and ensure the needs of users are reflected where practical and affordable in the design and construction phases.”
Stakeholder and community engagement will continue throughout the design process to provide project updates and help ensure that local knowledge, operational experience, and user feedback are considered as vessel concepts are developed.
For more information, please visit cmal.scot/new-mull-vessels or contact the project team at newmullvessels@cmassets.co.uk.
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