Keel laying and steel cutting milestones reached for ferries serving Islay, Jura and the Little Minch.
(Permalink) Cemre Marin Endustri Islay Jura Little Minch

The names for the two Turkish-built boats were chosen in a public vote.
(Permalink) CMAL Islay Jura

Only one ferry is currently operating on the route to and from Jura and Islay
(Permalink) Caledonian MacBrayne Islay Jura Scotch Whisky Association

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is encouraging the local community to share their views on proposals for upgrading berth infrastructure as part of the preparations for the new Islay vessels.

Proposals for upgrades at Port Ellen, Port Askaig, Kennacraig and Colonsay have been shared following a series of community engagement meetings held in August on Jura, Islay, Tarbert and Colonsay.
(Permalink) Colonsay Islay Jura Kennacraig Port Askaig Port Ellen Tarbert

The Scottish Government has been accused of 'catastrophic failures' after it was revealed two new ferries for Islay will not be built in Scotland.
(Permalink) CMAL Caledonian MacBrayne Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited Ferguson Marine Islay Jura

Two new ferries which will serve Islay and Jura will not be built in Scotland, the government-backed vessel procurement body has said, despite the Scottish Government owning a shipyard.
(Permalink) CMAL Caledonian MacBrayne Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited Ferguson Marine Islay Jura

Two CalMac ships for the Islay route will be built by a foreign yard after Ferguson fails to make the shortlist.
(Permalink) CMAL Caledonian MacBrayne Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited Ferguson Marine Islay Jura

No Scottish shipyards are in the running for the creation of two new lifeline vessels to serve Islay, it can be revealed.
(Permalink) CMAL Caledonian MacBrayne Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited Ferguson Marine Islay Jura