We are hosting a second public webinar to share a further update on the SVRP feasibility studies
SVRP: Second public webinar
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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 has also begun – three weeks earlier than planned. A ceremony to...
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 time the shipyard needs to put the Bank Refund Guarantee in place. As...
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 (PDF, 2...
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 the contract to the Cemre Marin Endustri A.S shipyard in Turkey,...
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 been awarded the 2022 Scottish Civil Engineering Marine Infrastructure...
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 shipyard in Turkey, where the two vessels are being built for...
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. Proposals for upgrades at Port Ellen, Port Askaig, Kennacraig and...
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: Exhibition slides We welcome all comments and feedback, which you can...
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 by representatives from Mott MacDonald, CalMac and Transport...