Earlier sailings due to high winds
NorthLink’s northbound passenger sailings are to leave early both tonight (Tuesday) and tomorrow night (Wednesday) due to strong forecasted winds. The ferry operator said the…
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NorthLink announces more weather-related delays to ferry services
Tonight’s (Saturday) southbound ferry crossing is expected to be delayed due to adverse weather, NorthLink has said. The Hjaltland is due to leave Lerwick at…
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Ferries cancelled due to weather forecast
Sailings of both north and south-bound ferries have been cancelled tonight due to the poor forecast.
READ FULL STORYWednesday freight crossings cancelled
Freight sailings have been cancelled to and from Lerwick today (Wednesday) and will resume tomorrow. Delays are predicted by NorthLink for sailings on today and…
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Ferry disruption expected because of poor weather
Delays are predicted by NorthLink for sailings on Wednesday and Thursday due to adverse weather. Winds of 46mph are forecast by the Met Office for…
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NorthLink are warning of disruption to their services today (Friday) as the Met Office warn of wind speeds as high as 71 mph. With poor…
READ FULL STORYNorthLink sailings likely to be delayed
Both the Hjaltland and Hrossey are likely to be delayed tomorrow morning [Tuesday], NorthLink has said. The Hjaltland could be delayed by up to three…
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Transport minister pledges to raise issue of shared cabins with NorthLink
The transport minister has said she will “inject some more urgency” into the reintroduction of shared cabins on NorthLink ferries.
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NorthLink staff to receive £200 bonus
NorthLink employees are in line for a £200 bonus to help them with the cost of living crisis. Serco, which manages and operates the lifeline…
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Hundreds sign petition against NorthLink pods
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to remove the pods on NorthLink Ferries services. A petition was started with the aim of taking it…
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NorthLink’s extra Orkney crossings spark calls for Shetland service improvements
NorthLink’s rapid response to maintain capacity after the grounding of an Orkney ferry has raised questions about why it cannot do more for Shetland.
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NorthLink responds after photos of crowded ferry spark demands for improvements
NorthLink has responded to mounting concerns about over-crowding after photos of folk sleeping on the floor led to demands for action.
READ FULL STORYCovid risk means shared cabins still not an option: NorthLink chief
NorthLink’s managing director has said the threat of Covid means shared cabins cannot return at the moment.
READ FULL STORYFerry to leave early on Wednesday
The NorthLink sailing from Lerwick to Kirkwall and on to Aberdeen will leave an hour early on Wednesday. The Hjaltland will now sail from Lerwick…
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