Following a public vote, we announce the names of the two new freight-flex vessels that will serve Scotland’s Northern Isles routes.
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Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction Newsletter: Issue 1
Welcome to the first edition of the Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction Project Newsletter. This newsletter is part of our commitment to keeping island residents, ferry users, local businesses and other stakeholders informed as work progresses.
Islay Vessel Enabling Works wins two Scottish Civil Engineering Awards
CMAL’s New Islay Vessel Enabling Works project has won two prestigious honours at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2026.
Public invited to name the new Northern Isles Freight Vessels
We’re calling for the public’s help to name the two new freight-flex vessels being built for Scotland’s Northern Isles.
Port Ellen Terminal Development Newsletter: Issue 1
Welcome to the first edition of the Port Ellen Terminal Development Project Newsletter. This newsletter is part of our commitment to keeping island residents, ferry users, local businesses, harbour users and other stakeholders informed as work progresses.
Vacancy: Marine Operations Manager
We are recruiting for a Marine Operations Manager to support the management and assurance of marine operations across CMAL’s statutory harbours and non-statutory marine facilities.
Names for two new Northern Isles Vessels chosen by public vote
Following a public vote, we announce the names of the two new freight-flex vessels that will serve Scotland’s Northern Isles routes.
Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction Newsletter: Issue 1
Welcome to the first edition of the Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction Project Newsletter. This newsletter is part of our commitment to keeping island residents, ferry users, local businesses and other stakeholders informed as work progresses.
Islay Vessel Enabling Works wins two Scottish Civil Engineering Awards
CMAL’s New Islay Vessel Enabling Works project has won two prestigious honours at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2026.
Public invited to name the new Northern Isles Freight Vessels
We’re calling for the public’s help to name the two new freight-flex vessels being built for Scotland’s Northern Isles.
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 17 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.