Strong winds throw ferry timetable and draw flood alert
Very strong wind and rain have disrupted ferry sailings and drawn a flood alert for the west of Shetland this weekend. 70 mile-an-hour gusts are…
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Single vessel for Fetlar and Unst in the New Year
Fetlar and Unst will have a single vessel for the first two weeks of 2025 due to “unplanned changes” in the dry-docking schedule. Both the Geira…
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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…
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