Encouraging figures from port authority as Covid fightback continues
Lerwick Harbour has seen signs of recovery in the last quarter, despite ongoing challenges.
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Cruise ship is the first and last to visit during shortened season
A cruise ship has recorded an unexpected double – by being the first and final into Lerwick Harbour during the shortened season. Island Sky arrived…
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Trio of cruise ships due to visit isles
Lerwick Harbour will reach the mid-point of a shortened 2021 cruise season next week – with the arrival of three of the largest vessels yet
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Prince Charles officially opens Lerwick fish market
Prince Charles has visited Shetland today to officially open the Lerwick fish market. In a joint plaque unveiling, The Duke of Rothesay also marked the…
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First cruise ship since early 2020 to visit Lerwick on Monday
The first cruise ship to visit Shetland since early 2020 will arrive in Lerwick Harbour next week. Operated by Noble Caledonia, the small MS Island…
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Lerwick named Fishing Port of the Year
Lerwick was named the Fishing Port of the Year at the 2021 Fishing News Awards last week. In a virtual ceremony, Lerwick beat competition from…
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Large amount of marine litter removed from the ocean near Shetland
Around 250 metres of plastic pipe has been cleared from the seas near Shetland thanks to a team effort.
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Bell’s Brae pupils assist in Lerwick ‘rewilding’ project
Pupils from Bell’s Brae Primary School have been planting trees as part of a “rewilding” project with Lerwick Port Authority.
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Port looking ahead to ‘better times’ having weathered worst of pandemic
Harbour traffic statistics have again highlighted the severe impact of the pandemic – though bosses are working towards “better times ahead”.
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Cash will help with improvements at Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Port Authority has received a share of £1.8 million towards work at the harbour.
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Oil downturn and Covid contribute to poorer year for port authority
Figures released by Lerwick Port Authority have confirmed the depth of Covid-19 and the oil industry downturn. Vessel arrivals at 4,401 were down 13 per…
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WATCH: World’s largest construction vessel arrives at Dales Voe
The largest offshore structure yet to be decommissioned at Lerwick has arrived at the deep seawater port at Dales Voe.
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June traffic is well down in Lerwick Harbour
June saw the biggest decrease in shipping movements at Lerwick Harbour in a month since the coronavirus situation began. The number of vessels listed as…
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Lerwick Harbour business hit by double whammy
A positive start to activity at Lerwick Harbour at the beginning of this year has been overtaken by severe downturns caused by the effects of
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