Visualisation of new Northlink freight ferry

NIFV: Browse the Presentation Materials from March 2025’s Public Engagement Event

We are pleased to share the materials we presented at the Northern Isles Freight Vessels events
Ferry leaving Colonsay

Islay Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update—March 2025

We are pleased to confirm that all dredging and fendering works at Kennacraig are now complete
Concept image of an SVRP ferry

SVRP: Lead Bidder Identified for Small Vessels Contract

The lead bidder for a contract to build seven new loch-class electric ferries has been identified
MV Lochmor and MV Claymore at Cemre Shipyard, Türkiye

NZET Committee Letter: Update on New Vessels for Islay & Little Minch

CMAL provides an interim update to the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee
Volunteers at the litter picking event

Winter 2025 Newsletter: Catch up on all the latest CMAL news

Vessel or infrastructure: What comes first for Scotland’s ferry network?

Latest news

Who we are and what we do

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd own the ferries, ports and harbours and infrastructure necessary for vital ferry services serving Scotland. We aim to provide efficient, cost-effective and safe ferries, harbours and port infrastructure for operators, communities and users in and around Scotland.

Ferries

CMAL owns 37 ferries. Thirty-two vessels are leased to CalMac Ferries Ltd on routes to the islands and peninsulas of the west of Scotland. Five vessels are leased to Serco Northlink Ferries for Orkney and Shetland routes.

Harbours

CMAL is the Statutory Harbour Authority and owner of 16 ports and harbours in the Firth of Clyde and around the Hebrides, and owns and leases properties and port infrastructure at 10 other locations within these areas.