2023 | Stòras Mara Cailleanach Earranta

Public vote decides new names for Little Minch vessels

We announce the names for the two new ferries
KC investigation costs

We confirm the total cost of the KC investigation
Tiree Port Traffic Speed Survey

Equipment to be installed 7 January 2024
CMAL invests in shore power project for NorthLink ferries at the Port of Aberdeen

Setting sail for Net Zero—ferries have been converted to accept shore power and will ‘plug-in’ at Aberdeen
NTM 41/23 Islay Vessel Enabling Works – Kennacraig

Latitude 55° 48.395’ N Longitude 005o 29.070’ W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum
Public vote launched to name new vessels

The public vote has launched to name the two new vessels for the…
PETD: Ground Investigation works complete

The Ground Investigation works for the proposed new ferry terminal at Port Ellen have been completed successfully
MLNV: Public event storyboards

We are pleased to announce an upcoming face-to-face drop-in session for the Mallaig-Lochboisdale New Vessel project
Preparatory works begin at Kennacraig to enable new Islay vessels

Enabling works are required at Kennacraig in preparation for the…
Communities invited to share views on new Mallaig–Lochboisdale ferry

CMAL is hosting two public engagement sessions…
MLNV: Communities invited to share views on new Mallaig–Lochboisdale ferry

CMAL is hosting two public engagement sessions in Lochboisdale and Mallaig in November, to update communities on plans to replace the current ferry, MV Lord of the Isles.
Full response to BBC story published 3 November 2023

The full response given to the BBC ahead of the story published
CMAL publishes King’s Counsel report in full

King’s Counsel report is now available to read in full
Community invited to find out about proposals for ferry terminal improvements

Updates on Colonsay, Kennacraig and Port Askaig ferry terminals
Transport minister visits Tarbert (Harris) to officially open £22.5 million ferry terminal

Minister for Transport Fiona Hyslop was in Tarbert (Harris) yesterday to officially open the multi million-pound Tarbert ferry terminal project, led by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). Ms. H
NTM 40/23 Mishnish Pier Inspection

Latitude 56º 37.375’N Longitude 006º 3.830’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum PI
Little Minch ferries reach major construction milestones

Two new CMAL ferries being built for the Little Minch routes have met milestones.
NTM 39/23 Gourock Dive Operations Update

Latitude: 55º 57.675’N Longitude: 004º 48.864’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum M
PETD: Project moves onto the Final Business Case stage

The Ground Investigation works for the proposed new ferry terminal at Port Ellen have been completed successfully
NTM 38/23 Lochaline Dive Operations

Latitude: 56º 32.242’N Longitude: 005º 46.485’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum M