Ferry strikes continue, but union speaks of fresh hope
Fresh hope has emerged that a resolution could be found to the industrial dispute between ferry mates in the Unite trade union and the SIC,…
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Union relents on part of ferry dispute
Inter-island travel was disrupted on Wednesday as the first of a series of planned ferry mates’ strikes saw ferries tied up from 5.45am for three…
READ FULL STORYFerry strike set to go ahead tomorrow
Inter-island travel will be disrupted tomorrow as the first of a series of planned ferry mates’ strikes gets underway.
READ FULL STORYStrike action planned for ferry routes
Ferry mates look set to resume industrial action next week with the first of four planned strikes to take place from 5.45am to 8.45am on…
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Coastguard involved after ferry hits rock
The Unst fire crew was called out to pump water from the inter-island ferry Fivla after she hit a rock early on Saturday.
READ FULL STORYFerry strikes set to go ahead
Inter-island ferry users look set to face travel disruption with ferry workers due to start industrial action on Friday.
READ FULL STORYFerry crews vote for industrial action
Inter island ferry services could face disruption after union members voted unanimously for industrial action. Crew members have given their backing for a series of…
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Ferries service affected by staff departures
A migration of engineers and electricians from the council is causing a headache to the SIC’s ferries, with staffing problems having brought disruption to services.
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Control of inter-island ferries to come under scrutiny
Proposals aimed at heralding an end to council control over inter-island ferry services are due for debate by councillors.
READ FULL STORYBluemull passengers will be able to travel free until April at least
By JOHN ROBERTSON FREE ferries between Unst, Fetlar and Yell are to continue until April at least because the council is worried about the impact…
READ FULL STORYCatamarans could be the future
By JOHN ROBERTSON FAST and economical catamaran ferries should be considered for Shetland’s inter-island routes and the link with the Scottish mainland, SIC ferries board…
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