How many ships does CalMac have?
The Caledonian MacBrayne fleet consists of 14 major vessels, 13 double-ended ferries and 2 bow-loading ferries. The fleet is relatively modern (the oldest vessel dates from 1975), and CalMac have more vessels sailing under the British flag than any other company.
How old is the CalMac fleet?
The CMAL / CalMac fleet of major vessels is now on average 24 years old. The oldest, MV Isle of Arran, was built 36 years ago. Our own MV Isle of Mull is now 32 years old. Replacements are long over-due.
How many islands does CalMac sail to?
The Caledonian MacBrayne fleet is the largest fleet of car and passenger ferries in the United Kingdom, with 34 units in operation and another 2 under construction. The company provides lifeline services to 23 islands off the west coast of Scotland, as well as operating routes in the Firth of Clyde.
Is CalMac a private company?
Since 2006 the company’s official name has been CalMac Ferries Ltd although it still operates as Caledonian MacBrayne. In 2006 it also became a subsidiary of holding company David MacBrayne, which is owned by the Scottish Government….Caledonian MacBrayne.
| Trade name | Caledonian MacBrayne |
|---|---|
| Divisions | Argyll Ferries |
| Website | www.calmac.co.uk |
Is CalMac owned by the Scottish Government?
CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of David MacBrayne Ltd, which is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers.
How old is the Arran ferry?
MV Isle of Arran (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Arainn) is a drive-through ferry owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and operated on the west coast of Scotland by Caledonian MacBrayne. Built in 1983, she served on the Arran service for ten years before being moved to Kennacraig….MV Isle of Arran.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Crew | 20 |
| Notes |
Can you island hop from Skye?
Island Hopscotch® 11 takes you through Skye and North Uist, then over to Harris and Lewis, returning to Ullapool. It’s a tour through the northern half of the Outer Hebrides: pristine beaches, machair dunes, and unrivalled wildlife.
Who runs CalMac ferries?
David MacBrayne Ltd
They are a company wholly owned by the Scottish Government. CalMac Ferries Ltd is a subsidiary of transport infrastructure and service provider David MacBrayne Ltd. We won the Scottish Government’s CHFS contract in 2016 for a period of eight years.
When was the first Arran ferry?
MV Isle of Arran
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Yard number | 491 |
| Launched | 2 December 1983 by Miss Joanna Younger, daughter of the then Secretary of State |
| Maiden voyage | 13 April 1984 |