MV Loch Indaal launched on the water

CMAL launches school art competition to welcome new Islay ferries to Scotland

Local school children in Islay and Jura have been invited to take part in a competition to have their masterpieces displayed onboard MV Isle of Islay and MV Loch Indaal.
Aerial view of works at Kennacraig pier

Islay Vessel Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update #4

The fourth instalment in our Stakeholder Update series is now available to view online
CMAL Offices in Port Glasgow

Vacancy: Buildings and Property Technical Manager

We are recruiting for the Buildings and Property Technical Manager position to strengthen the Harbour Assets Team.
Visualisation of new Northlink freight ferry

New Project: Northern Isles Freight Vessels

A project to replace the two Northern Isles freight vessels currently operating on the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route has begun
Lochmaddy pier aerial photo after construction

CMAL Celebrates Marine Award Win for Lochmaddy Pier Upgrade Project

The Lochmaddy Pier Upgrade project has won the prestigious Marine Award at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2024.

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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.