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Brodick Old Pier Demolition—George Leslie Returning to Site

CMAL’s Principal Contractor George Leslie will be returning in early June to complete the demolition and removal of the remaining underwater concrete structures and debris on the seabed. The work will
Key construction milestones met for MV Loch Indaal and first of two Little Minch ferries

Key milestones reached for four new vessels
Boost for Gaelic language from CMAL

CMAL releases its Gaelic Language Plan
Supporting inspiring STEM events

A generous contribution was made to support the Barra and Vatersay Science Festival 2023, a key event that promotes science and technology education for children and families.
PETD: Outline Business Case Update

The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
New Names for Islay Vessels Decided by Public Vote

The new vessels have been named
Green-fingered gardeners work their magic

The South Islay Development group received a donation that helped fund a weekly gardening and maintenance project aimed at improving local facilities.
Six-day closure of Castlebay linkspan in May

The work will take place 21-26th May
Help us name the new Islay vessels!

Voting is now open to help us name the two new vessels…
Keep Scotland Beautiful awards CMAL and CalMac with environmental accolade

Keep Scotland Beautiful has accredited 26 ports…
Response to the Public Audit Committee’s report into New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and 802

A spokesperson for CMAL said: “We welcome this well-researched and…
CMAL donates over £2000 to local charities

CMAL has made two donations each of £1,055 to the Inverclyde Foodbank and the Port Glasgow Pantry. The donation were made possible by fundraising efforts from the CMAL team throughout 2022, including
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.
SVRP: Q&A from second public webinar

A Q&A document has been published following the second public webinar
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.
SVRP: Presentation and slides from public webinar

We held a public webinar on 2 February to share a further update on the SVRP feasibility studies

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