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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
NTM 09/23 Oban Ferry Terminal Linkspan & Berth No. 2 Inspections

Latitude: 56º 24.743’N Longitude: 005º 28.585’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum Mariners are advised during 17th January 2023, engineers will conduct inspections of linkspan no. 2 and the associated
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
NTM 08/23 Tarbert (Harris), MV Hebrides Dive Inspection

Latitude: 57º 53.819’N Longitude: 006º 47.952’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum Mariners are advised about 17:00hrs on 12 January 2023, a dive inspection of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hebrides
NTM 07/23 Tarbert (Harris), MV Hebrides Dive Inspection

Latitude: 57º 53.819’N Longitude: 006º 47.952’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum Mariners are advised about 17:00hrs on 5 January 2023, a dive inspection of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hebrides
NTM 06/23 Gourock Ground Investigation Works Update

Latitude: 55º 57.735’N Longitude: 004º 48.887’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum
NTM 05/23 Demolition of Brodick Old Pier Update – Submerged Structure

Mariners are advised that the demolition of Brodick Old Pier, Brodick Bay, Isle of Arran is not yet complete and some of the pier structure remains standing on the bottom. Works have been stood down f
NTM 04/23 Scalasaig Pier, Colonsay, Fender Replacement Works Update

Latitude 56º 4.134’N Longitude 006º 11.055’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum Mariners are advised that works to replace fendering on the north berth of Scalasaig Pier, Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Isle
NTM 03/23 Sanctions on Russian & Belarus Vessels

Mariners are informed this updated NTM covers the implementation of maritime sanctions at CMAL ports and harbours that were introduced by the UK Government on 1 March 2022, under the Russia (Sanctions
NTM 02/23 Oban Bay Large Vessel Navigational Safety Broadcasts

Latitude 56º 24.877’N Longitude 005º 28.838’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum Mariners may be aware of the Code of Practice for Oban Bay, North Channel & Sound of Kerrera that provides advice o
NTM 01/23 Cancellation of CMAL Notices to Mariners Issued During 2022

Mariners are advised that all active Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited NTMs issued prior to 1st January 2023 are cancelled or considered sufficiently promulgated. All new NTMs will be issued or those
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.
NTM 58/22 Demolition of Brodick Old Pier Update – Submerged Structure

Mariners are advised that the demolition of Brodick Old Pier, Brodick Bay, Isle of Arran is not yet complete and some of the pier remains standing on the bottom. Works have been stood down for the win