Lerwick Lifeboat assists yacht with engine problems
Lerwick lifeboat launched this morning (Saturday) to assist a 14-metre yacht with engine problems, south of Lerwick. The German-registered vessel with six people on board…
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COMMENT: Governments still show colonial attitude
By Daniel Lawson When the Scottish government proposed turning at least 10 per cent of Scotland’s seas into Highly Marine Protected Areas (HPMAs), and banning…
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COMMENT: Offshore wind, the need for monitoring
By Sheila Keith Statistics show how important fishing is to Shetland and therefore anything that could do our family-owned fishing fleet harm should make us…
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Lifeboat rescues stranded dog
Coastguard and lifeboat crews were called out on Sunday to rescue a dog after it jumped over cliffs. Four coastguard crews were called out around…
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Lifeboat is launched to help another lifeboat
Lerwick Lifeboat crew launched this morning to go to the aid of a decommissioned offshore lifeboat with engine problems south of Shetland. The eight-metre vessel…
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Bergen-Shetland yacht race under way
Yachts competing in the Bergen-Shetland Race have left Bergen. A total of 24 yachts started the 38th race at Rongesundet, north of the Norwegian port,…
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Lifeboat launched to aid vessel in difficulty
Lerwick Lifeboat provided assistance last night to an 11-metre yacht with engine problems that had anchored off the Mousa. The Irish-registered yacht with two crew…
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Yacht crews sign up for annual contest
Yachts competing in the next international race to visit Lerwick will cross the North Sea twice to determine the winner of the annual event. The…
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Filla to return to service on Tuesday
The inter-island ferry Filla is expected to be back in service next week following crucial engine repairs. Shetland Islands Council has confirmed the vessel will…
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Offshore workers refuse to fly in helicopters
Offshore workers have voiced strong opposition to the proposed re-introduction of Super Puma helicopters. Three quarters of Unite the union members who took part in…
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Aith Lifeboat Gala raises £7,000
Over £7,000 has been raised at the Aith Lifeboat Gala. Fundraisers are celebrating the success of the event after the staggering amount was raised. And…
READ FULL STORYOPINION: The desk-bound green groups that dictate fishing policy
By Daniel Lawson Here at the Shetland Fishermen’s Association, we look out over Mair’s Pier and the daily bustle of harbour life as Shetland’s fleet…
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Councillors to consider earlier Bressay ferry sailings
Earlier sailings for the Bressay ferry are to be considered by ZetTrans when its board meets next week. Sailings for the vessel begin at 7am…
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Mariners warned as seabed sampling begins in Lerwick Harbour
Mariners have been warned to take care around Lerwick Harbour as seabed samples are being taken. Beginning today (Monday), the samples will be collected for…
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