Demand for answers from PM over Russian vessels
A fisherman has demanded action from the Prime Minister over Russian fishing activity in the UK’s shared zone with Faroe.
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Crewman airlifted from fishing vessel
A crewman on a fishing vessel was medically transferred to the Gilbert Bain this morning. The coastguard received a call from the vessel north west…
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World’s largest ship arrives at Dales Voe
The world’s largest construction vessel, Pioneering Spirit, was the unmissable arrival in Lerwick very early this morning (Friday) as she brought with her the Ninian…
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Historic vessel resumes her restoration
Long-anticipated work to restore the hull of the historic Maggie Helen has started, Shetland Museum and Archives has said. A shipbuilding crew from Brittany and…
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Coastguard called out for medical transfer
The Rescue 900 helicopter was called out in the early hours to an offshore facility to carry out a medical evacuation. The coastguard was alerted…
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Update: possible ferry disruption warns NorthLink
NorthLink Ferries has announced amendments to today’s (Wednesday) services which could stretch into tomorrow as weather conditions worsen. Today’s passenger service to Aberdeen will sail…
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Passenger airlifted to Sumburgh
The Rescue 900 helicopter was called out to a passenger ship last night (Sunday) after a person fell ill. The call from the Norröna came…
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Decommissioning success for harbour
Lerwick Harbour is to be the location of a further decommissioning project following the award of another major North Sea contract. It is a sector…
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Freight services fall foul of the weather
Today’s (Friday) NorthLink Ferries passenger service to Aberdeen is scheduled to depart on time but freight services are again hit. Friday’s southbound voyage is scheduled…
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Calm before the storm for ferry service
Today’s (Thursday) NorthLink Ferries services will go ahead on schedule but the company has warned of disruptions from tomorrow and over the weekend due to…
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Weekend ferry disruption predicted
NorthLink Ferries have warned continuing disruptions to its passenger services could last over the weekend due to adverse weather. Today’s (Wednesday) southbound departure from Lerwick…
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Ferry services to resume as scheduled
NorthLink Ferries passenger services between Lerwick and Aberdeen are set to sail on schedule today (Thursday). Southbound, Hrossey is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for…
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Swan skipper for 2022 confirmed
The Swan Trust has confirmed that Maggie Adamson will be skipper for 2022 – years after she first stepped foot on the vessel as a…
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A genuine Christmas miracle
Christmas will never quite be the same for two brothers who, this time last year, shared a Christmas Day experience from very different perspectives. Steven…
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