We are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to help deliver our programme of works to maintain existing infrastructure, upgrade facilities to accommodate new vessels and adopt new technologies, and even build brand new ferry terminals.
The Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order
The Formal Consultation Period for the Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order commences on 11 March 2026 for a period of 42 days.
This Order, made on the application of Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited, provides for the transfer of the harbour undertaking at Ardrossan from Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited.
All relevant information can be found here. Any representations must be made directly to Transport Scotland by post or email as described in the public notice.
Latest news
Vacancy: Senior Civil Engineer
Contract Signed for Port Ellen Ferry Terminal Redevelopment
The redevelopment project will deliver a modernised harbour and expanded landside infrastructure to support current and future ferry operations
CMAL Takes Ownership of Ardrossan Harbour
The acquisition from Peel Ports Group includes the full harbour area, the Arran and Irish berths, linkspans, car park and marshalling area, part of the land currently used by the boatyard, and the approach road.
Contract Signed for Northern Isles Freight Flex Vessels
CMAL intends to award the contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd (GSI) in China, following a 10-day standstill period.
Progress Update: Demolition of Vacant CMAL Building at Uig
Works have commenced and are expected to be completed by the end of April.
Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order: Formal Consultation Documents
This Order, made on the application of Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited, provides for the transfer of the harbour undertaking at Ardrossan from Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited.
Vacancy: Senior Civil Engineer
We are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to help deliver our programme of works to maintain existing infrastructure, upgrade facilities to accommodate new vessels and adopt new technologies, and even build brand new ferry terminals.
Contract Signed for Port Ellen Ferry Terminal Redevelopment
The redevelopment project will deliver a modernised harbour and expanded landside infrastructure to support current and future ferry operations
CMAL Takes Ownership of Ardrossan Harbour
The acquisition from Peel Ports Group includes the full harbour area, the Arran and Irish berths, linkspans, car park and marshalling area, part of the land currently used by the boatyard, and the approach road.
Contract Signed for Northern Isles Freight Flex Vessels
CMAL intends to award the contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd (GSI) in China, following a 10-day standstill period.
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.





