MV Isle of Islay successfully launched from south island prosperity group Watch Video

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✓ Published: 16-Mar-2024

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Successful launch of the MV Isle of Islay, which took place at the Cemre Shipyard in Yalova, Turkey. The vessel is the first of four ferries being built at the yard and marks a significant milestone for CMAL’s commitment to delivering new ferries to serve the Scottish islands.<br/>The MV Isle of Islay, the first of two vessels to serve Islay and Jura, was launched today (Saturday 16 March) at Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Turkey.<br/>The vessel, which is one of four ferries being built at the yard, marks a significant milestone in Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited’s (CMAL) commitment to delivering new ferries to serve the Scottish islands.<br/>Representatives of CMAL and key project stakeholders were in attendance, and Morag McNeill, Chair of CMAL, officially launched the ferry.<br/>Scheduled for delivery in October 2024, the vessel will have capacity for up to 450 passengers and 100 cars, or 14 commercial vehicles.It will provide a combined 40% increase in vehicle and freight capacity on the Islay routes, bolstering the overall resilience of the wider fleet.<br/>Work will continue onboard the vessel while it is in the water, before it undergoes sea trials and is handed over to owners, CMAL. Crew familiarisation and local operational trials will then take place upon her arrival from Turkey, before the MV Isle of Islay enters service.