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A positive start to activity at Lerwick Harbour at the beginning of this year has been overtaken by severe downturns caused by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the collapse of oil and gas prices. Lerwick Port Authority chief executive Calum Grains said: "The double blow has hit all sec... Read more...
Lerwick Port Authority has appointed Whalsay man Neil Arthur, 33, as deputy harbourmaster. (more…) Read more...
Sandra Laurenson is to retire as chief executive at Lerwick Port Authority in November after more than 40 years of service. The LPA has announced Captain Calum Grains will succeed her. The management changes at the Shetland port have been announced by the Authority following its August board m... Read more...
Shetland's reputation as a dream cruise ship destination is said to be at risk after passengers on a luxury vessel were kept on board for over three hours after berthing at Lerwick Harbour. The Shetland Times has received calls from several disgruntled passengers on board the Marella Discovery co... Read more...
Lerwick Port Authority has awarded a £11.95 million contract which will see the quay at Dales Voe South extended to 130 metres long. (more…) Read more...
Two fishing vessels broke from their moorings at Lerwick Harbour this morning and drifted towards the NorthLink ferry Hjaltland, as the first of the wintry weather began to bite with severe gales and blustery snow showers. (more…) Read more...