Freight boat remains in dry dock two weeks after being taken out of service
Freight vessel Helliar remains out of action more than two weeks after she entered dry dock for repairs to a propeller.
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New sightseeing bus service launches for tourists and locals alike
A new sightseeing bus service launches today (Sunday) for visitors, cruise ship passengers and Shetlanders too.
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Loganair rolls back on new flights as it grapples with poor performance
Loganair’s poor performance has seen it put a pause on new flights until it can improve resilience.
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Council considering bids to build new Fair Isle ferry
Bids for the long-awaited Fair Isle ferry replacement have been submitted.
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Improvements to ‘death trap’ road could be scaled back to save time and money
Long-awaited improvements to a “death trap” road could be scaled back to proceed more quickly and at less cost.
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Hydrogen production expected to start by 2027
Hydrogen production is expected to begin within four years in Shetland, according to a council official.
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Freight cancelled and passenger ferries facing delays
Strong winds are continuing to disrupt NorthLink’s freight and passenger services.
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World’s ‘most efficient’ aircraft could ‘revolutionise’ life in the islands
A new low emission aircraft is hoped to revolutionise freight and passenger travel in the Highlands and Islands.
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Ferry services reduced due to crew shortage
Crew shortages have forced a reduction in ferry services today (Friday) and throughout next week.
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Bus operators struggling to maintain services amid driver shortage
Transport officials are scrabbling to maintain bus services after a number of operators handed their contracts back.
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Disappointment at lack of cash for new NorthLink ferries
Urgent calls have been made for increased capacity on the NorthLink service after transport bosses once again failed to come with any funding guarantees.
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NorthLink bookings extended further to accommodate Christmas travel plans
NorthLink bookings have been opened into the new year after concerns were raised about organising travel over the festive period.
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‘Full steam ahead’ for new Fair Isle ferry
Councillors have called on officials to “crack on … full steam ahead” with the Fair Isle ferry replacement – amid warnings of “extremely tight” timescales.
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Orkney ferry operator interested in running new Shetland service
An Orkney ferry operator has inquired about the possibility of running additional services to Shetland via Grutness Pier.
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