We’re recruiting Civil Engineering Project Managers to deliver our programme of works—maintaining existing infrastructure, upgrading facilities, and building new ferry terminals.
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Vacancy: Civil Engineering Project Manager
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Tiree Terminal Works: Upcoming Public Engagement Event on 20 November 2024
A project has begun to enhance marshalling capacity, improve traffic management within the port boundary and provide a new terminal building.
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.
Islay Vessel Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update #4
The fourth instalment in our Stakeholder Update series is now available to view online
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
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.
Vacancy: Civil Engineering Project Manager
We’re recruiting Civil Engineering Project Managers to deliver our programme of works—maintaining existing infrastructure, upgrading facilities, and building new ferry terminals.
Tiree Terminal Works: Upcoming Public Engagement Event on 20 November 2024
A project has begun to enhance marshalling capacity, improve traffic management within the port boundary and provide a new terminal building.
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.
Islay Vessel Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update #4
The fourth instalment in our Stakeholder Update series is now available to view online
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.