2013 | Stòras Mara Cailleanach Earranta

Ullapool Pier Improvements

Presentation showing the improvements due for the Ullapool Pier. Ullapool Pier Improvements November 2013 (PDF, 43.2Mb) Includes information on: • Plans/technical drawings/video • Passenger Access Sys
World’s first hybrid ferry enters service

The world’s first hybrid ferry sailed its maiden voyage this week (25th November) on its route between Sconser and Rasaay. The MV HALLAIG is the first passenger and vehicle roll-on, roll-off ferries i
Update on Tobermory Harbour incident

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd can confirm that an incident occurred on Wednesday 30th October at the slipway at Tobermory Harbour, during planned upgrade works. While a contracted lorry was unloading
Public Meeting Brodick Terminal Redevelopment

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) have now started the detailed design stage of the infrastructure improvements at Brodick Ferry Terminal, and would like to update local individuals, groups and bu
CMAL CEO Moves On After Six Years at the Helm

The Chief Executive Officer of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is moving on from his position after six years leading the organisation. Guy Platten, who was appointed to CMAL in August 2007
First Steel Cut for New Stornoway-Ullapool Ferry

The first piece of steel was cut yesterday (16 September 2013) for the MV LOCH SEAFORTH, the replacement ferry on the Stornoway-Ullapool route, marking the start of construction on the new vessel. The
Appointment of Chair and Non-Executive Director

Our Chairman and 2 of our Non-Executive Directors will be standing down from the CMAL Board at the end of April 2014. We are now looking for suitable candidates to help take the business forward. With
Hybrid Ferry, Hallaig, Sea Trials

HALLAIG has recently undergone a successful initial set of sea trials. The trials were to prove the various systems, speeds and equipment on board. The ship even operated for a time on the batteries a
CMAL nominated for Europe wide environmental award

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd has been nominated for a prestigious Sustainable Energy Europe Award, as part of EU Sustainable Energy Week, for their innovative work on the Hybrid Ferry project. The n
Gourock Ferry Terminal – Linkspan Lifting Cylinder Replacement

To ensure passenger safety, CMAL needs to undertake urgent remedial work on the Gourock Linkspan to install two permanent working platforms at the front and rear and to remove, refurbish and replace b
Second hybrid ferry launches on the Clyde

A cutting edge ferry, which is the second of two unique ‘hybrid’ vessels, was launched on the Clyde today at Ferguson’s shipyard in Port Glasgow. The ferries are being built following a Scottish Gover
Kennacraig Phase 2 Upgrade Works – Appointment of Contractor

Following completion of the tendering process where seven contractors took part. We would like to advise you that the successful tenderer for the above works is McLaughlin Harvey Ltd. Please click her
Hybrid Ferry and Port Infrastructure Public Meeting Tuesday 21st May

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD & THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd TEC SERVICES Hybrid Ferry and Port Infrastructure Public Meeting All Welcome Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and The
Brodick Ferry Terminal Redevelopment presentation, Tuesday 7th May 2013

Please click to download the presentation on the Brodick Ferry Terminal Redevelopment from our latest public meeting held on Tuesday 7th May 2013. Please click here to download the presentation (PDF,
Name chosen for replacement Stornoway Ullapool ferry

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has announced the name for the new Stornoway Ullapool ferry, due to be launched in February 2014. The MV LOCH SEAFORTH was the most popular name, receiving 40 per
Winning name for world’s next hybrid ferry announced.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has announced the winning name for the world’s second hybrid ferry. The innovative ferry, which is being built at Ferguson Shipbuilders Ltd in Port Glasgow, is du
Updated Q&A following the recent Brodick public meeting

Please click here to download the Response to Stakeholder Queries pdf. (373kb)
Presentation and Q&A from recent Brodick Public Meeting

Please click here to download the presentation pdf. (6.6mb) Please click here to download the Q&A pdf. (229kb)
Voting opens on the shortlist to name new Stornoway Ullapool ferry

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has announced its shortlist of names for the new Stornoway Ullapool ferry, due to be launched in February 2014. The online competition opens today where voters ca
Voting opens on the shortlist to name the world’s second sea going hybrid ferry

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has announced the shortlist of names for their next sea going Roll On Roll Off vehicle and passenger diesel electric hybrid ferry, due to launch in summer 2013.