UPDATED: Whalsay and Yell both down to single vessels
Whalsay’s ferry service was down to a single vessel due to the breakdown of the Hendra. The 42-year old vessel, which is the oldest of…
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More disruption on Bluemull Sound ferry service
Shetland Islands Council is advising passengers of more disruption next week to ferry services on Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar, caused by staff…
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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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NorthLink disruption expected
NorthLink has warned “adverse weather” could cause disruption to their services later this week. The Hrossey is scheduled to depart Lerwick on Friday at 5.30pm…
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NorthLink sailings cancelled
NorthLink has announced sailings both to and from Shetland have been cancelled. Passenger and freight services have been brought to a halt due to the…
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Ferry services reduced due to crew shortage
Crew shortages have forced a reduction in ferry services today (Friday) and throughout next week.
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Single vessel service on Yell Sound
Due to crewing issues, ferry services on Yell Sound today and tomorrow will be a single vessel service only, running to the shift timetable. Shetland…
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Disappointment at lack of cash for new NorthLink ferries
Urgent calls have been made for increased capacity on the NorthLink service after transport bosses once again failed to come with any funding guarantees.
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Ferry terminal works postponed due to ‘unforeseen delays’
Ferry terminal works have been postponed due to “unforeseen delays”. The SIC had planned to start linkspan replacement works at Hamarsness in Feltar on Thursday,…
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Foot passengers only on Fetlar ferry
Ferry crossings to and from Fetlar will be for foot passengers only while the the linkspan at Hamars Ness ferry terminal is replaced.
READ FULL STORYFerry sailings to resume
NorthLink ferry sailings will resume this evening (Saturday) after four days of cancellations due to adverse weather. Hjaltland will sail from Aberdeen direct to Lerwick…
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Ferries cancelled again
NorthLink passenger ferries have been cancelled once again today (Friday 18th) due to adverse weather. This marks the fourth day running of the ferries being…
READ FULL STORYWeather causes ferry cancellations and delays
Poor weather has led to several cancellations amongst NorthLink and inter-island ferries. At this moment in time, all NorthLink sailings between Aberdeen and Lerwick for…
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Northlink predicts delays
Northlink ferries have said that current weather forecasts are like to cause disruptions with coming services. Disruptions are predicted to take place between Tuesday 15th…
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