Sullom Voe workers set to strike
Unite the union has confirmed 40 workers at Sullom Voe terminal plan to go on strike next month over jobs, conditions and pay.
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Sullom Voe workers win wage increase
Unite the union confirmed today (Tuesday) that its Equans FM members working at Sullom Voe oil terminal in the Shetland Islands have accepted an improved
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Ten benefit from Sullom Voe educational awards
Ten students have been awarded funds from Sullom Voe Terminal operator EnQuest through its trust fund. Each successful student was given £2,000 to promote and…
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RAF Sullom Voe hero returns for visit 78 years later
The last surviving second world war recipient of the Victoria Cross has visited Shetland 78 years after receiving the award. Former Flying Officer, John Cruickshank,…
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UK government bans Russian vessels from ports
Transport secretary Grant Shapps says he has written to all UK ports to tell them not to accept Russian vessels. On Monday afternoon, Mr Shapps…
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Have your say on future of Sullom Voe harbour area
A public consultation has been launched on a draft document that will guide planning, licensing and leasing decisions for the Sullom Voe harbour area. Shetland…
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Fully-laden tankers will no longer lie off coast, SIC says
Fully-laden oil tankers will not lie off the isles coast unnecessarily, Shetland Islands Council has said. The SIC said discussions between the council and the…
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Councillor demands assurances over tankers
A councillor has demanded assurances that loaded tankers will no longer be seen lingering too close to shore after leaving the Sullom Voe terminal.
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Last tanker of the year leaves Sullom Voe
Ross Manson shared this image with The Shetland Times of the last tanker of the year leaving Sullom Voe oil terminal. It was the crude oil…
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Supertanker at Sullom Voe is ‘one of the largest’ for years
A supertanker berthed at Sullom Voe is one of the largest vessels seen in the harbour for several years, according to the Shetland Islands Council….
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BP fined £400,000 after ‘major accident’ at Sullom Voe
BP has been fined £400,000 for a “major accident” which occurred during maintenance work at the Sullom Voe terminal.
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Councillors reject extension for Sella Ness accommodation camp
An application to extend temporary planning permission at the Sella Ness accommodation camp until 2026 has been rejected by the council’s planning committee. Applicants Malthus…
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UPDATE: Suspicious package was false alarm
A suspicious package discovered at Sella Ness in the North Mainland has turned out to be a false alarm. A Police Scotland statement said: “Police…
READ FULL STORYSella Ness evacuated due to ‘suspicious package’
An evacuation has taken place at Sella Ness in the North Mainland following the discovery of a “suspicious package”. A Police Scotland statement said: “Police…
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