NorthLink sea trials not expected to affect tonight’s sailing
NorthLink passenger ferry Hjaltland has been undergoing sea trials off the coast of Shetland this morning.
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Drunken sailor just had ‘strong local accent’
A skipper’s “strong local accent” saw him accused of being drunk in charge of a fishing vessel.
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Norwegian trawler detained in harbour
A Norwegian trawler was pulled into harbour by marine patrol in the small hours of Thursday morning. The Talbor, a 64-metre pelagic vessel, was fishing for…
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Parliament “seriously considered” pause on new salmon farms
Scotland’s salmon farming industry is working too slowly to fix its sustainability issues, according to a parliament report published this morning (Friday). Prepared by the…
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Mussel money to help business go green
A shellfish company in Lerwick has received almost £50,000 of government funding to help it weigh and package mussels more sustainably. Awarded by the Highlands…
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Authorities urged to take action against ‘gangsters of the sea’
Alistair Carmichael has called for authorities to get tough on aggressive fishing vessels – describing them as “modern gangsters of the sea”.
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WATCH: Otter film to air on National Geographic
An emotionally powerful film showcasing the relationship between a man and an otter is getting its UK premiere this month. Billy and Molly: an otter…
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Lerwick Lifeboat reunion to bring together volunteers and crew from throughout the ages
Former crew and volunteers connected to Lerwick Lifeboat Station are invited to a reunion event, as part of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
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Appeal launched to carry out urgent repairs on ‘iconic’ Viking longship replica
An £8,000 crowdfunder has been launched to carry out urgent repairs to one of the most iconic vessels in Shetland.
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French frigate berths in Lerwick on her way to powerful Royal Navy task group of stealth jets and warships
A French frigate berthed at Lerwick Harbour this morning (Tuesday) on her way to join a powerful Royal Navy task group of stealth jets and
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WATCH: World’s largest offshore construction vessel returns to Dales Voe
The world’s largest offshore construction vessel has returned to Lerwick to offload material from a North Sea oilfield.
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Lerwick Lifeboat tows stricken yacht to safety
Volunteer lifesavers at the RNLI launched yesterday (Tuesday) to help a yacht in trouble off Mousa.
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New Antarctic makes her way home
A new pelagic fishing vessel has completed her maiden journey home to Shetland.
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Naval ships call into Lerwick
A flotilla of naval ships which have been operating for NATO have arrived in Shetland for some “rest and recuperation” for their crews. The ships,…
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