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• CRAIGNURE PASSENGER ACCESS SYSTEM OUT OF SERVICE

  The passenger access system (PAS) at Craignure Ferry Terminal has been taken out of service today (4 February 2021) by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) for health and safety reasons. An engin

• KYLEAKIN HARBOUR STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED

  Ferry berthing infrastructure at Kyleakin harbour is set to be demolished later this year by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). Two berthing dolphins, which were part of the infrastructure use

• NTM 14/21 Asset Condition Survey Dive Projects, Firth of Clyde and West Coast of Scotland

  Mariners are advised that CMAL are about to commence asset condition surveys of its ports, harbours and other facilities that are operated primarily in support of lifeline ferries throughout the Clyde

• NEW LINKSPAN INSTALLED AT GOUROCK FERRY TERMINAL

  A new linkspan has been installed at Gourock Ferry Terminal during a late night operation as part of a £2 million project to extend the life of the linkspan structure. LARA 1, a large offshore crane b

• NTM 13/21 Gourock Ferry Terminal Linkspan Lifting Operation

  Latitude   55º 57.619’ North                                               Longitude 004º 48.857′ West WGS 84 Datum                                                                    WGS 84 Datum Mari

• NTM 12/21 Port Ellen Ferry Terminal, Extinguished AtoN Buoy Light

  Mariners are advised that the light on the undernoted lateral mark buoy indicating the edge of the inner shoal of Loch Leodamais opposite Port Ellen Ferry Terminal, Isle of Islay has been reported as

• NTM 11/21 Lochranza Ferry Terminal Slipway Repairs

  Latitude   55° 42.480’ North                                                Longitude 005° 18.081’ West WGS 84 Datum                                                                      WGS 84 Datum M

• NTM 10/21 Port Ellen, Islay Sgeir Nan Ron Perch Light Restored

  Mariners are advised that the undernoted perch light on the approach to Port Ellen harbour, Isle of Islay has been restored to normal operation. Name Port Ellen. Entrance. Sgeir Nan Ron. ALLFS No. A42

• NTM 09/21 Tarbert (Harris) Ferry Terminal Harbour Reconstruction Works

  Latitude 57º 53.807’ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 006º 47.927’ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners are advised that contractors RJ MacLeod Ltd are continuing reconstruction of Tarbert Ferry Terminal and in

• NTM 08/21 Gourock Ferry Terminal Linkspan Replacement Works

  Latitude 55º 57.619’ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 004º 48.857’ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners are advised that contractor George Leslie Ltd is continuing works to replace the linkspan at Gourock Ferry

• NTM 07/21 Gourock Ferry Terminal, Old Kilcreggan Ferry Steps Berth Stabilisation Works

  Latitude 55º 57.664’ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 004º 48.888’ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners are advised that berth stabilisation works continue at the old Kilcreggan Ferry Steps, Gourock Ferry Termi

• NTM 06/21 Colonsay Ferry Terminal Pier and Fender Repair Works

  Latitude 56° 4.129’ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 006o 11.073’ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners are advised that works to repair the pier and fenders at Colonsay Ferry Terminal Pier, Scalasaig, Isle of C

• NTM 05/21 Port Ellen, Islay Sgeir Nan Ron Perch Light Extinguished

  Mariners are advised that the undernoted perch light on the approach to Port Ellen harbour, Isle of Islay has been reported as extinguished. Name Port Ellen. Entrance. Sgeir Nan Ron. ALLFS No. A4249.5

• NTM 04/21 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Maritime Declaration of Health Update

  There is currently a pandemic of a novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) which is affecting the UK among other countries. This situation has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by

• NTM 03/21 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Harbour Restrictions Update – January 2021

  Covid-19 pandemic guidance from the Scottish Government is currently being updated on a regular basis. Hence, this NTM has been updated to reflect the recent announcement from the Scottish Government

• NTM 02/21 Oban Bay Large Vessel Navigational Safety Broadcasts

  Latitude 56º 24.927′ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 005º 28.952′ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners may be aware of the Code of Practice for Oban Bay, North Channel & Sound of Kerrera that provides advi

• NTM 01/21 – Cancellation of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd Notice to Mariners Issued During 2020

    Mariners are advised that all current Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited NTMs issued prior to 1st January 2021 are cancelled or considered sufficiently promulgated. All new NTMs will be issued

• 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. Cale

• NTM 80/20 – PORT ELLEN, ISLE OF ISLAY SGEIR NAN RON PERCH LIGHT EXTINGUISHED

  Mariners are advised that the undernoted perch light on the approach to Port Ellen harbour, Isle of Islay has been reported as extinguished. Name : Port Ellen. Entrance. Sgeir Nan Ron. ALLFS No. : A42

• NEW CHAIR OF CALMAC PENSION FUND APPOINTED

  Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced Christopher Wheeler as the new chair of the CalMac Pension Fund. Mr Wheeler succeeds Grenville Johnson who has stepped down as chair and a trust