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Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) held a board meeting on February 27, 2014, at their offices in Port Glasgow. The meeting was chaired by Grenville S Johnston, who congratulated Erik Ostergaard on his appointment as the new Chairman of CMAL, effective May 1, 2014. The board also welcomed Tom Docherty, the new Chief Executive Officer, who will officially start on April 14, 2014.

The board approved the previous minutes and reviewed the action register, noting that actions 1, 2, 3, and 4 were complete. The chair provided an update on pensions, including the Calmac Pension Fund and the MNOPF scheme. The board discussed various topics, including public services reform, contracts, operational business area updates, finance, vessels, harbors, business and strategic development, corporate services, risk, health and safety, and human resources.

Key decisions and actions included:

Approving the publication of redacted minutes on the CMAL website
Noting the completion of actions 1, 2, 3, and 4
Approaching Morag McNeill to join the MNOPF Employers Group Limited
Publishing a report on the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act on the CMAL website
Approving the award of a contract to OTT Hydrometry Ltd for weather and water level monitoring systems
Approving the procurement of Brodick as a full project delivery basis
Setting up a meeting with Transport Scotland and CFL to discuss long-term plans at Gourock
Joining the LeanShip proposal if CMAL is accepted
* Discussing press release strategy with the Scottish Government regarding board appointments and the new CEO.

The next meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2014, at 10:00 AM at the CMAL offices in Port Glasgow.