The lead bidder for a contract to build seven new loch-class electric ferries has been identified
Port Ellen Terminal Development Harbour Revision Order
The Formal Consultation Period for the Port Ellen Terminal Development Harbour Revision Order commences on 28 March 2025 for a period of 42 days. The Harbour Revision Order is required to grant statutory consent to construct the new development. 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.
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SVRP: Contract Signed for Small Vessels
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NIFV: Browse the Presentation Materials from March 2025’s Public Engagement Event
We are pleased to share the materials we presented at the Northern Isles Freight Vessels events
Islay Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update—March 2025
We are pleased to confirm that all dredging and fendering works at Kennacraig are now complete
SVRP: Lead Bidder Identified for Small Vessels Contract
The lead bidder for a contract to build seven new loch-class electric ferries has been identified
NZET Committee Letter: Update on New Vessels for Islay & Little Minch
CMAL provides an interim update to the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee
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SVRP: Contract Signed for Small Vessels
The lead bidder for a contract to build seven new loch-class electric ferries has been identified
NIFV: Browse the Presentation Materials from March 2025’s Public Engagement Event
We are pleased to share the materials we presented at the Northern Isles Freight Vessels events
Islay Enabling Works: Stakeholder Update—March 2025
We are pleased to confirm that all dredging and fendering works at Kennacraig are now complete
SVRP: Lead Bidder Identified for Small Vessels Contract
The lead bidder for a contract to build seven new loch-class electric ferries has been identified
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.