A second set of sea trials for MV Isle of Islay have been carried out by Cemre Marin Endustri in Yalova, Turkey.

The trials took place in the Sea of Marmara from Wednesday, 16th July to Sunday, 20th July, and were attended by staff from CMAL and CalMac.

Included in the trials were the set-up and testing of the battery energy storage system (BESS), as well as the testing and optimisation of the power management system (PMS) and energy management system (EMS).

MV Isle of Islay has completed her second set of sea trials in the Sea of Marmara

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.”

The vessel has returned to the Cemre Marin Endustri quayside, where she is undergoing further outfitting work. The vessel is due to be delivered in Q3 of 2025.
Source: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd.