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The National
22-07-2025
- Business
- The National
MV Isle of Islay successfully completes second sea trials in Turkey
MV Isle of Islay trials took place last week with staff from Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) and CalMac in attendance in the Sea of Marmara in Turkey. It came after the first sea trials were carried out successfully in June, which saw the set-up of the propulsion systems, generators, thrusters, stabilisers and associated electrical systems. READ MORE: LIVE: Highland trains cancelled all day after line floods The second sea trials, which took place between last Wednesday and Sunday, were concerned with the set-up and testing of the battery energy storage system as well as the testing and optimisation of the power management system and energy management system. Officials announced in March that the ship, which is being built by the Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard east of Istanbul, was to be delayed by at least three months due to labour shortages and poor weather. The contract for four ferries was awarded to the shipyard in March 2022. The MV Isle of Islay, which will serve Islay and Jura, was expected to be delivered in October of 2024. The delivery of the Isle of Islay is now expected at the end of this year's third quarter. It was previously expected that it would be delivered at the end of the second quarter. Jim Anderson, director of vessels at CMAL, said: 'The successful testing of the hybrid system marks a significant step forward in completing this new vessel for Islay and Jura. READ MORE: Teen hockey star, 19, dies at Ibiza hotel just weeks after fellow Scot 'The team at Cemre have made good progress in the build programme for the vessel, and we continue to work closely with the shipyard as we move into the final stages of the build.' The vessel has now returned to the Cemre Marin Endustri quayside in Turkey to undergo further outfitting work. Three other ships – the MV Loch Indaal, MV Lochmor and MV Claymore – are being built in Turkey.
STV News
22-07-2025
- Business
- STV News
New Islay ferry being built in Turkey completes second sea trial months late
A new CalMac ferry being built in Turkey has completed a second set of sea trials after its delivery was delayed by 11 months. The MV Isle of Islay is one of four vessels being built at the Cemre shipyard to serve west coast routes. It was meant to be delivered in October 2024 but supply issues, labour shortages and bad weather has seen months of delay. On Tuesday, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), the procurement body for Scotland's ferry operator CalMac, said the MV Isle of Islay was set to be delivered by the end of September. The second set of sea trials took place in the Sea of Marmara from July 16 to July 20, with staff from CMAL and CalMac in attendance. The trials tested the vessel's battery energy storage system, the 'optimisation' of the power management system, and the energy management system. It comes after shipbuilders at Cemre Marin Endustri in Yalova, Turkey, conducted the first set of sea trials in May. The ferry has since returned to the shipyard where it is undergoing further outfitting work. The MV Isley of Islay is to be able to carry up to 450 passengers and 100 cars. Jim Anderson, director of vessels at CMAL, said: 'The successful testing of the hybrid system marks a significant step forward in completing this new vessel for Islay and Jura. 'The team at Cemre have made good progress in the build programme for the vessel, and we continue to work closely with the shipyard as we move into the final stages of the build.' Three other ferries are being built at the Turkish shipyard. They are the MV Loch Indaal – also set to serve Islay – and the MV Claymore and MV Lochmor – which will serve the Little Minch routes. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The National
05-06-2025
- Business
- The National
MV Isle of Islay successfully completes first sea trials in Turkey
MV Isle of Islay trials took place this week with staff from Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) and CalMac in attendance in the Sea of Marmara in Turkey. Officials announced in March that the ship, which is being built by the Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard east of Istanbul, was to be delayed by at least three months due to labour shortages and poor weather. The contract for four ferries was awarded to the shipyard in March 2022. The MV Isle of Islay, which will serve Islay and Jura, was expected to be delivered in October of 2024. READ MORE: Island community take ownership of 5000-year-old Tomb of the Eagles The delivery of the Isle of Islay is now expected at the end of this year's second quarter. The first part of the sea trials saw the set-up of the propulsion systems, generators, thrusters, stabilisers and associated electrical systems. These were then tested, trialled and measured with Lloyd's Register and the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) in attendance. Testing evaluated the vessel's performance at full load, including speed, stability, manoeuvrability, anchor deployment/recovery and endurance. The trials also established the effectiveness of the vessel's propulsion plant, automation and navigational systems. Jim Anderson, director of vessels at CMAL, said: 'This is a great step forward in the build programme of the Isle of Islay. The team at Cemre are working hard to prepare the vessel for delivery. There is a great feeling of momentum following the successful completion of this first phase of sea trials.' The second set of sea trials will take place later this summer, following the installation of the vessel's battery system and harbour acceptance trials of the hybrid system. Three other ships – the MV Loch Indaal, MV Lochmor and MV Claymore – are being built in Turkey.
