News | CMAL—Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd

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
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
SVRP: Second public webinar

We are hosting a second public webinar to share a further update on the SVRP feasibility studies
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
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
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

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