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Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has confirmed the signing of the Bank Refund Guarantee (BRG) for two new vessels for the Little Minch routes between Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris).
Work to build the ferries will now begin at Cemre Marin Endustri A.S shipyard in Turkey, with an expected delivery date for both in June and October 2025 respectively. They will be built to the same specification as the vessels for Islay, which are already under construction at Cemre. Both are currently ahead of schedule. (Permalink) CMAL Cemre Yard Harris Lochmaddy North Uist Skye Tarbert Turkey Uig  Uig Pier: MV Hebrides swings round the headland to approach Uig Pier on Skye after crossing from Lochmaddy (North Uist) on 27th August 2018. After a quick turnround it will be back across The Minch headi ...  Lochmaddy Pier: The neat Calmac terminal building at Lochmaddy on North Uist, which has been built on stilts out over the water. The regular scheduled service from here is to Uig on the Isle of Skye. 1st August 2018. ...  Tarbert Pier: MV Hebrides arrives at Tarbert on the Isle of Harris with the Saturday evening sailing from Uig on 28th July 2018. For most of the year the ship would berth here overnight but this being the pe ... |
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Dhearbh CMAL gun deach ainm a chur ri barantas banca 'son dà aiseag ùr airson nan Eilean Siar is gum faod obair tòiseachadh orra.
(Permalink) CMAL Cemre Yard Harris Lochmaddy North Uist Skye Tarbert Turkey Uig Uig Pier: MV Hebrides swings round the headland to approach Uig Pier on Skye after crossing from Lochmaddy (North Uist) on 27th August 2018. After a quick turnround it will be back across The Minch headi ... Lochmaddy Pier: The neat Calmac terminal building at Lochmaddy on North Uist, which has been built on stilts out over the water. The regular scheduled service from here is to Uig on the Isle of Skye. 1st August 2018. ... Tarbert Pier: MV Hebrides arrives at Tarbert on the Isle of Harris with the Saturday evening sailing from Uig on 28th July 2018. For most of the year the ship would berth here overnight but this being the pe ... |
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A £1.5 million project to create a new ferry terminal building for islanders has been completed.
(Permalink) Caledonian MacBrayne Harris Tarbert |
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Improvements to the ferry terminal at Tarbert (Harris) have won a major engineering award - before the full project is even complete.
The work, led by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), has been awarded the 2022 Scottish Civil Engineering Marine Infrastructure Award. Phase one of the multi-million-pound upgrade was completed in February 2022, in partnership with principal contractor RJ McLeod Ltd and ferry operator CalMac Ferries Ltd, and with support from consultants Wallace Stone LLP and consenting and environmental specialists AFFRIC Ltd. (Permalink) CMAL CMAL Caledonian MacBrayne Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited Harris Scottish Civil Engineering Marine Infrastructure Award Tarbert |
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Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is hosting a series of public meetings to update communities in Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert (Harris) on the two new vessels being procured for the Little Minch.
The events will take place at the following times and locations: Tuesday 22 November, from 6pm to 8pm at Uig Village Hall Wednesday 23 November, from 6pm to 8pm at Lochmaddy Village Hall Thursday 24 November, from 6pm to 8pm at Tarbert Village Hall The meetings will include a presentation from CMAL regarding the vessel type, cargo configuration, passenger areas, accessibility and overall vessel configuration. There will then be a Q&A session. (Permalink) CMAL Lochmaddy Tarbert Uig |
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The Uig, Tarbert and Lochmaddy triangle ferry has been cancelled today after reports of an issue with the boat's steering system.
(Permalink) Lochmaddy MV Hebrides Tarbert Uig |
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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 |
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A ferry reshuffle will leave Mull with a reduced vehicle capacity to provide an essential service to islanders in the Skye, Uist, Harris triangle.
(Permalink) Harris Lochmaddy MV Isle of Mull Skye Tarbert Uig Uist  Oban Bay: Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Isle of Mull is nearing the dock at Oban on 19 February 2013, to off-load passengers and vehicles, heading for the mainland from Mull, and re-load before the 11.50 ... |
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Ferry operator CalMac has apologised for disruption and appealed for patience from customers.
(Permalink) Armadale Caledonian MacBrayne Dales Marine Harris Lochboisdale Lochboisdale Lochmaddy MV Hebrides MV Lord of the Isles North Uist Skye Tarbert Uig  Lochmaddy Pier: Calmac MV Hebrides comes alongside Lochmaddy Pier and slowly approaches the linkspan after crossing from Skye to North Uist on 1st August 2018. |
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The new terminal building being constructed at Tarbert Ferry Terminal is taking shape, with the facility marking the final stage of the multi-million pound upgrade project at the harbour. Work on the building is underway following the completion of the new pier and increased marshalling area earlier this year.
(Permalink) Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited Lewis Tarbert |
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CalMac sailings on the Uig, Skye to Tarbert, Harris route have been cancelled until at least Saturday .
(Permalink) Caledonian MacBrayne Lochmaddy Tarbert Uig |
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Delivery of Hull 802 -destined for the Uig-Lochmaddy-Tarbert routes - could be delayed even further because of a design change requested by the Scottish Government.
(Permalink) Ferguson Marine Hull 802 Lochmaddy Tarbert Uig Lochmaddy Pier: Calmac MV Hebrides comes alongside Lochmaddy Pier and slowly approaches the linkspan after crossing from Skye to North Uist on 1st August 2018. Tarbert Pier: MV Hebrides arrives at Tarbert on the Isle of Harris with the Saturday evening sailing from Uig on 28th July 2018. For most of the year the ship would berth here overnight but this being the pe ... |
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The loss of a Scots ferry for over a week has led to new disruption on lifeline services.
(Permalink) MV Loch Shira Portavadie Tarbert |
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