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WORK AT CASTLEBAY POSTPONED

Routine maintenance work to replace the wire lifting ropes at Castlebay has been postponed due to urgent work at Uig Harbour (owned by the Highland Council) taking priority. Ferry operator Calmac has
Developing sailing skills in Shetland

This donation sponsored two young people to take part in the prestigious Tall Ships Races 2024 aboard the Swan, a traditional Shetland vessel.
CMAL APPEARS AT NZET COMMITTEE

On 28 February 2023, CMAL appeared at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee to provide evidence for a modern and sustainable ferry service for Scotland. The full video of the committee session
CMAL HAS CONFIRMED IT INTENDS TO REPLACE THE WIRE LIFTING ROPES ON THE CASTLEBAY LINKSPAN ON BARRA

Following consultation with ferry operator CalMac, the work will take place over two phases: 16-18 March and 23-26 March. The seven days of closures will mean that vessels will not be able to access C
King’s Counsel Appointed

CMAL lawyers Addleshaw Goddard have appointed Mr Barry Smith KC, a specialist in regulatory prosecutions from Compass Chambers in Edinburgh, to conduct an independent investigation of the procurement
Horse therapy for the homeless

A special donation was made to support residents of Oban’s temporary accommodation shelter, part of Blue Triangle Housing Association, which assists individuals facing homelessness.
CONTRACT FINALISED FOR TWO NEW FERRIES FOR THE LITTLE MINCH

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has confirmed the signing of the Bank Refund Guarantee (BRG) for two new vessels for the Little Minch routes between Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris). Work to
PETD: Presentation and feedback survey

The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
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
COMMUNITY WEBINAR ON CMAL’S SMALL VESSEL REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is hosting a second public webinar early next month to update communities on plans to replace up to seven small vessels. The online meeting will provide a fur
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
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
Early detection of heart problems

Our generous donation was used to fund crucial cardiac screening sessions on the island.
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
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
A wheelie good way to reduce litter

Our donation to Ullapool Sea Savers has facilitated the creation of the bin clip, a device designed to keep wheelie bins securely closed and prevent waste from littering the environment.
Activities for young islanders

The Arran Youth Foundation has been able to expand its range of activities for island youth, thanks to your generous support.
LOCAL PHARMACY WINS BID FOR FORMER FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING AT BRODICK

Arran residents will soon benefit from a larger, well equipped local pharmacy as plans are laid for Arran Pharmacy Limited to transform the former terminal building. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited
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

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