HPMA backdoor risks losing the fleet, says skipper
A skipper has renewed warning calls over the implementation of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs). Mark Anderson, skipper of the Prolific, says more scientific research…
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Boost to offshore wind is welcomed
The UK government has increased the scope for investment in offshore wind projects, creating scope to provide renewable energy to millions of homes annually. Changes…
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HPMAs scrapped, government confirms
The Scottish government has confirmed that controversial plans for highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) have been scrapped today (Tuesday). Earlier this year, net zero secretary…
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Weather disrupts NorthLink sailings
Sailings of NorthLink’s ferries will be disrupted this evening due to forecasted weather. Although Hjaltland’s northbound sailing will leave as scheduled at 5pm this afternoon,…
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Yell mussel firm expands – creating four new jobs
A family-run mussel farming business in North Yell is creating four new jobs after investing in new harvesting equipment – with support of up to…
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‘Downright dangerous’ – MSP calls for action after Defiant incident
MSP Beatrice Wishart has urged the Scottish government to take action after a video showed a near-collision between the Antonio Maria and the Shetland trawler…
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Lerwick lifeboat launched to assist stricken fishing boat
The Lerwick lifeboat has been launched to go to the aid of a fishing boat which has broken down around 60 miles east of Lerwick….
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Weather affects NorthLink sailings
There have been changes to the NorthLink schedule today (Friday) due to poor weather. The ferry operator says both sailings of freight vessels – north…
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Several NorthLink services will face delays due to poor conditions this weekend, the ferry operator has said. Tonight (Thursday), Hrossey’s scheduled 5pm departure north from…
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Sail Training Shetland completes most successful year
One hundred young sail trainees took part in the Tall Ships Races, hailed as the most successful year by Sail Training Shetland. Fifty fully funded…
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Rosebank development given go ahead
The controversial Rosebank development west of Shetland has been given the go ahead by the government regulator. The oil and gas field has been granted…
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Meeting to discuss future of Pilot Us
A meeting will be held next week to discuss the future of historic fishing boat Pilot Us. It comes as the Shetland Museum holds a…
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Largest cruise ship of the year arrives
The largest ship of the cruise season – by tonnage – arrived at Lerwick Harbour this weekend in what has been the port’s busiest summer…
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Port authority signs offshore wind agreement
Lerwick Port Authority will provide support for a major floating offshore windfarm after signing a memorandum of understanding earlier today (Wednesday). The memorandum with Irish…
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