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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UPDATE: Freight ferry out of service due to ghost fishing gear
The freight ship Helliar has been taken out of service for “unscheduled” dry dock work to be carried out on a propeller – with some…
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Cruise visit cancelled due to strong winds
A cruise ship visit has been called off due to strong winds.
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Study into ‘abundance’ of monkfish around isles
The Shetland Fishermen’s Association has commissioned a new study into an alleged abundance of monkfish around the isles. UHI Shetland has already taken on the…
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Fishing crew rescued after boat sinks off Fair Isle
Eight people have been rescued from a fishing boat which sank off Fair Isle, 45 nautical miles south-east from the coast. The crew abandoned ship…
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