Stories tagged with Tag: Lerwick Port Authority

Port authority predicts records will be smashed next year

Next year should see a record-breaking cruise ship season, according to Lerwick Port Authority.

September 29, 2015 | 10.44am

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Accommodation vessel due to arrive

Another cruise ship to house temporary workers is due in Lerwick imminently.

April 14, 2015 | 5.07pm

First cruise ships arrive this week

The first cruise ships of the season are scheduled to arrive in Lerwick Harbour on Wednesday – with 1,850 tourists on board.

March 16, 2015 | 10.15am

Port authority awards £11.95 million quay development contract

Lerwick Port Authority has awarded a £11.95 million contract which will see the quay at Dales Voe South extended to 130 metres long.

February 17, 2015 | 12.54pm

Oil price slump should not affect harbour activity, says port chief

The chief executive of Lerwick Port Authority does not expect any massive downturn in harbour activity as a result of the depressed global oil price.

December 24, 2014 | 10.51am

New £16.5m pier for Lerwick Harbour announced

Lerwick Port Authority today announced its biggest investment to date in a construction project to benefit the fishing and oil sectors.

October 22, 2014 | 7.15pm

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Millions invested as Shetland bids to become decommissioning hub

Investments totalling £20 million will be announced today as Shetland bids to become a global leader in the multi-billion pound decommissioning industry – creating scores

August 20, 2014 | 7.00am

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Sixth accommodation vessel arrives

A sixth floating accommodation vessel has arrived in Lerwick to house another 400 construction workers at the Shetland Gas Plant.

July 15, 2014 | 2.47pm

A seismic shift for the isles

This week marks a milestone for Lerwick Harbour in its involvement with the North Sea oil and gas industry since its arrival in UK waters.

June 24, 2014 | 3.47pm

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Harbour development offers deeper berthing

The fishing industry will be the main beneficiary of the next multi-million pound project in Lerwick Harbour where the construction of a large jetty at

May 6, 2014 | 10.26am

Rig to drill at Holmsgarth

The highlight of the week at Lerwick Harbour was the arrival on Tuesday of a jack-up drilling rig, Barge-Arun 120.

April 3, 2014 | 4.27pm

Cruise ship visit cancelled

The first visit by a cruise ship to Lerwick this year has been cancelled because of bad weather.

March 9, 2014 | 10.21am

‘Positive outlook’ for Lerwick Harbour

The oil and gas industry has continued to take full advantage of Lerwick Harbour’s expanded deep-water infrastructure which helped attract increased traffic in 2013.

February 5, 2014 | 11.24am