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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Lerwick harbour bounces back after Covid
Figures show that Lerwick Harbour is gradually returning to its pre-Covid glory. Lerwick Port Authority has been continuing its efforts to restore the harbour’s activity…
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First cruise ship of ‘bumper’ season set to arrive in Lerwick next week
The first cruise ship of the year is scheduled to arrive next week – kick-starting what is hoped to be a record season. Viking Venus…
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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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Port Authority optimistic after increased offshore activity
Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has welcomed an “encouraging” period as increased offshore activity continued into the third quarter. In the first nine months of 2019…
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Cruise visitors will double Lerwick’s population
The population of Lerwick is set to double tomorrow (Tuesday) with the arrival of two cruise ships. One of those vessels counts among the largest…
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Lerwick fish business winds up after 40 years
A long-established Lerwick business will close its doors on Friday after four decades of service. James McNab, of McNabs Kippers, said the time had come…
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Local boat lands ‘golden’ surprise
The NAFC Marine Centre received a surprise delivery this week when they accepted a second rare albino haddock.
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GALLERY: Boat Week parade
A successful Shetland Boat Week drew to a close at the weekend with a number of events including a parade on Saturday.
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Trans-atlantic voyager washed up in Boddam delights youngsters
A model boat launched by schoolchildren in America sailed over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to wash up on the east coast of Shetland where…
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World’s tallest schooner is another notable visitor
• Sail training vessel is a repeat visitor to the isles. • She arrives on a week in which the Lerwick Harbour also welcomes a
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