ISLE OF ISLAY Handed Over to CMAL

By 16 January 20262026 Newsletter week 02
January 16, 2026

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited has taken ownership of ISLE OF ISLAY following handover at Turkish yard Cemre Marin Endustri.

The first Islay-class ferry will now sail to Scotland for trials ahead of entering service on the Islay and Jura routes, increasing capacity and fleet resilience.