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NEW ISLAY VESSEL Q&A PUBLISHED
A new Q&A document for the Islay vessel project has been published by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). Islay vessel project Q&A – February 2021 (PDF, 544kb) The questions were submitted to CMAL during and after a virtual community meeting on 14...
COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED TO JOIN ISLAY VESSEL VIRTUAL MEETING
Island communities in Islay and Jura are being reminded to sign-up for an online community consultation meeting to discuss the design and planning process for the new vessel to serve the islands. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), in partnership with CalMac...
VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING FOR NEW ISLAY FERRY
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), in partnership with CalMac Ferries Limited and Transport Scotland, will hold an online community consultation meeting in January 2021 to engage island communities and community stakeholders in the design and planning process...
CMAL PROVIDES ISLAY VESSEL PROJECT UPDATE
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has shared information on the new Islay vessel project with the Islay community to maintain engagement during the Covid-19 restrictions. Two community meetings due to take place in Bowmore and Port Ellen at the end of March...
POSTPONED: COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR NEW ISLAY FERRY
Community meetings on the specification of a new ferry to operate between Kennacraig and Islay have been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Following revised guidance from the Scottish and UK Governments this week, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has...
COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR NEW ISLAY FERRY
Two meetings will be held in Islay to engage with communities on the requirements and specification of a new ferry to operate between Kennacraig and Islay. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) will host the meetings on 23 March at Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle (ICCI)...
PUBLIC MEETING FOR TARBERT HARBOUR UPGRADE
A public meeting will be held at Tarbert community centre to update island residents on the programme of work to upgrade Tarbert Ferry Terminal. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns Tarbert harbour, will host the meeting on Tuesday 29th October. ...
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR TARBERT HARBOUR UPGRADE PROJECT
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has awarded a £14.3 million contract to civil engineering and building contractor, RJ McLeod Limited to carry out upgrade works at Tarbert Ferry Terminal in Harris. RJ McLeod will be responsible for completing all civil...
NEW ISLAY FERRY PROJECT UNDERWAY
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed naval architecture consultancy, naValue GmbH, to support the project for the new ferry to operate on the busy Islay route. Scottish Ministers have agreed that the next major CalMac vessel to be commissioned will...
CONSULTATION EVENTS SKYE TRIANGLE PORT UPGRADES
To prepare for the new ferry that has been procured by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), upgrade work is being proposed at the harbours at Tarbert (Harris), Lochmaddy and Uig, known as the Skye Triangle ports. CMAL will host public meetings to update...
GROUND INVESTIGATION WORK AT TARBERT HARBOUR
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has commissioned ground investigation work at Tarbert (Harris) as part of the infrastructure upgrade project to prepare for the new dual fuel ferry. The work is required to obtain a more detailed understanding of...