Shetland flare amnesty called
Shetland Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre have organised a distress flare amnesty so that private boat owners can dispose of unwanted, out-of-date and damaged flares. HM…
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Encouraging recovery seen at Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Harbour has seen a boost of activity following the easing of Covid restrictions compared to the same first half year period last year when…
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Sail training days prove to be a hit
Over two dozen young, sailing trainees have completed the first six days of sail training taster days aboard tall ship Swan. Organised by Sail Training…
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Concern over plans for Arrow to serve Ullapool to Stornoway route
Concerns are being raised over a potential “knock-on impact” on shipping services after a short term charter was agreed for the freight vessel Arrow to…
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Agreement signed as plans for North Sea offshore wind farm progresses
A partnership that could cut the carbon footprint of offshore oil facilities has been agreed with final planning needed before autumn to adhere to North…
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Tour boat passengers enjoy encounter with orca pod
Lucky passengers on the Seabirds and Seals Noss boat tour enjoyed a great view of a pod of killer whales. The sighting on Friday last…
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Walls Regatta cancelled due to high winds
The Walls Regatta has been cancelled for two weeks because of high winds reaching gusts of up to force seven. The event was due to…
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Agreement reached in SIC towage worker dispute
The dispute between Shetland Islands Council and Sullom Voe towage workers over long service award entitlement, has been resolved, Unite Scotland has announced. Unlike other…
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Greig Seafood sells Shetland operations in £164m deal
Scottish Sea Farms has announced it has bought Grieg Seafood in a £164 million deal. The business transfer includes 21 active farm sites across Shetland…
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Strike action by Sullom Voe tug workers has edged nearer as talks between their trade union and the council over long service bonuses break down.
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Man dies after coastguard rescue
Following an incident yesterday afternoon when the coastguard responded to a call for assistance from diving vessel Valhalla, a man has died it has been…
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Two divers were taken to hospital after a rescue operation off Bressay on Monday afternoon. The coastguard was called to assist following a call of…
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Toft pier opens following multi-million pound upgrade
The new £3.5m pier at Toft is now open, providing an important new facility for aquaculture and commercial fishing industries in the North Mainland. Vessels…
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Lerwick lifeboat in line for upgrade
Lerwick lifeboat station will be one of the first five across the UK that will see an overhaul of its Severn class lifeboats so they…
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