MV Claymore launch marks latest milestone in four vessel build programme

On Saturday, 2 May 2026, MV Claymore was launched at Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Türkiye. The vessel was launched by Mary Morrison, former Port Manager at Lochmaddy.

MV Claymore is the fourth and final of her sister vessels to be launched, following MV Isle of Islay, MV Loch Indaal, and MV Lochmor.

Following launch, the vessel will continue with outfitting and system installation while afloat, ahead of sea trials and delivery preparations.

MV Claymore is planned to be deployed alongside MV Lochmor on the Little Minch routes linking Uig on the Isle of Skye, Tarbert on the Isle of Harris, and Lochmaddy in North Uist.