MCA roadshow opens to all tomorrow
A Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) roadshow will visit the Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) tomorrow (Wednesday) evening to answer questions people may have about their…
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Busy night for coastguard helicopter
The Sumburgh-based coastguard helicopter had a busy night on Monday evening when it had two call-outs virtually back to back. An offshore worker had to…
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Fears of coastguard ‘crisis’
A looming “crisis” in the coastguard service has prompted MP Alistair Carmichael to call on the UK government to intervene.
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Five year deal is announced for emergency tug
The UK government will fund the emergency towing vessel for the next five years, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced. It follows news that the…
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Emergency tug is saved
The coastguard emergency tug based in Orkney has been saved from the axe. Isles MP Alistair Carmichael learned of the news after speaking to the…
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SAVE THE TUG: Support for emergency tug bridges party divides
Cross-party support in favour of tug retention has been voiced across the three island groups, and in the Highlands as well.
READ FULL STORYSAVE THE TUG: ‘Frustrated’ Carmichael demands emergency session in Westminster
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has written to the chairwoman of Parliament’s Transport Select Committee after being left “deeply frustrated” after a crunch meeting to…
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The Shetland Times is launching a campaign urging the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to retain emergency tug cover, following renewed and widespread fears the potentially…
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Morale collapses at coastguard as several resign
Shetland coastguard is facing a meltdown in staff morale following a slew of resignations and has had no cliff rescue cover since June following an
READ FULL STORYCoastguards work on as strike continues
By RYAN TAYLOR SHETLAND’S coastguard workers will continue to work through a 48-hour strike scheduled to take place this weekend. Members of the Public and…
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