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NorthLink set to operate reduced timetable for nine weeks as originally planned
The row over NorthLink’s drydocking arrangements has petered out. Arrangements are now being made to operate the reduced timetable as originally proposed, with no extra
READ FULL STORYSIC facing multi-million bill for runway work after it is sued by airport operator
Shetland Islands Council faces a possible £2.5 million bill to rebuild a runway extension at Sumburgh Airport after being sued by its owners, Highlands and
READ FULL STORYIsland councils seek replacement ship wholly funded by government for nine weeks
The councils in Orkney and Shetland have joined forces to call on the Scottish government to find and pay for a ship suitable to both
READ FULL STORYBuilding industry in Shetland fears hundreds of job losses
The construction industry in Shetland is warning that firms could go bust with hundreds of local jobs lost if the council uses an outside contracting
READ FULL STORYTransport minister promises end to lengthy North Boat drydocking periods
Shetland will not have to put up with a second-class shipping link during future drydocking seasons, the Scottish transport minister Keith Brown pledged on his
READ FULL STORYTug and pilot boat crews to join search for new business at Sullom Voe
Tug crews and other sea-going workers at Sullom Voe are to be invited to help win new business and extra income for the council-owned port.
READ FULL STORYSix firms seeking North Boats contract set to put in final bids
The six companies vying for the next North Boats contract have to submit their final tenders next month.
READ FULL STORYSullom Voe tugs removed from service after collision between Solan and tanker
The two new tugs at Sullom Voe have been removed from service indefinitely after a potentially disastrous collision between the Solan and the oil tanker
READ FULL STORYGovernment offer of inter-island ferry takeover unlikely to be welcome in isles
An offer by the Scottish government to take over inter-island ferry services run by Scottish councils is unlikely to find favour in Shetland, according to
READ FULL STORYShetland might be asked for cash to charter ferry during drydock period
Shetland Islands Council may be asked for a cash contribution towards chartering the CalMac ferry Hebridean Isles for the Pentland Firth route for part of
READ FULL STORYCouncil staff granted day off for Queen’s diamond jubilee
Council workers are to get an extra day’s holiday next year to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee.
READ FULL STORYCouncil to join public-private venture to access funding
Shetland Islands Council is to be the last local authority in Scotland to join a public-private partnership venture called a hubco which helps get new
READ FULL STORYTotal’s 100-bedroom hotel plan for Brae
The 100-bedroom hotel proposed for Total gas plant workers and paying guests is to be built at the north end of Brae next year if
READ FULL STORYAuditors to investigate windfarm compensation liability
Auditors are to investigate how Shetland Islands Council came to agree to foot a £1.9 million compensation bill if the Viking Energy windfarm fails to
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