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NTM 25/23 Demolition of Brodick Pier

Latitude 55º 34.639’N Longitude 005º 8.296’W WGS 84 Datum
NTM 24/23 Lochboisdale Works

Latitude 57º 9.125’N Longitude 007º 18.256’W WGS 84 Datum
NTM 23/23 Colonsay Seabed Sampling

Latitude 56º 4.134’N Longitude 006º 11.055’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum
Brodick Old Pier Demolition—George Leslie Returning to Site

CMAL’s Principal Contractor George Leslie will be returning in early June to complete the demolition and removal of the remaining underwater concrete structures and debris on the seabed. The work will
Key construction milestones met for MV Loch Indaal and first of two Little Minch ferries

Key milestones reached for four new vessels
Brosnachadh don Ghàidhlig bho CMAL

CMAL releases its Gaelic Language Plan
NTM 22/23 East Loch Tarbert, Harris, Bathymetric Survey

Mariners are advised that from 22 May 2023, surveyors Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys will be undertaking a high-resolution bathymetric survey of the statutory harbour area within East Loch Tar
PETD: Outline Business Case Update

The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
New Names for Islay Vessels Decided by Public Vote

The new vessels have been named
NTM 21/23 Mishnish Pier, Tobermory, Fender Repairs

Latitude 56º 37.375’N Longitude 006º 3.830’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum Mariners are advised that during the morning of 15 May 2023, fender repair works will commence at Mishnish Pier, Tobermo
NTM 20/23 Port Ellen, Islay, Alteration to Inner Harbour Buoy Light

Mariners are advised, to improve the resilience of the solar charged batteries in the light fitted to the inner lit starboard buoy at Loch Leodamais, Port Ellen Harbour, Islay, the character and range
Six-day closure of Castlebay linkspan in May

The work will take place 21-26th May
Help us name the new Islay vessels!

Voting is now open to help us name the two new vessels…
Keep Scotland Beautiful awards CMAL and CalMac with environmental accolade

Keep Scotland Beautiful has accredited 26 ports…
NTM 19/23 Port Ellen Marina, Islay, Establishment of Unlit Green Lateral Mark Buoys

Mariners are advised, following a trial deployment of five unlit green lateral buoys to mark the limits of navigable water around the pontoons at Port Ellen Marina, Loch Leodamais, Port Ellen, Isle of
NTM 18/23 Lochaline Slipway Repairs

Latitude: 56º 32.223’N Longitude: 005º 46.497’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum
Response to the Public Audit Committee’s report into New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and 802

A spokesperson for CMAL said: “We welcome this well-researched and…
NTM 17/23 Port Ellen Marine Surveys

Latitude 55º 37.593’N Longitude 006º 12.223’W WGS 84 Datum WGS 84 Datum
CMAL donates over £2000 to local charities

CMAL has made two donations each of £1,055 to the Inverclyde Foodbank and the Port Glasgow Pantry. The donation were made possible by fundraising efforts from the CMAL team throughout 2022, including
WORK AT CASTLEBAY POSTPONED

Routine maintenance work to replace the wire lifting ropes at Castlebay has been postponed due to urgent work at Uig Harbour (owned by the Highland Council) taking priority. Ferry operator Calmac has