Harbour strike back on after breakdown in negotiations
Twelve Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) workers are to restart industrial action next week after a breakdown in pay talks. A continuous ban on overtime will…
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Cruise arrival one of the largest visitors of season
The 253-metre AIDAsol has arrived in Lerwick today (Monday) from Hamburg in Germany. The cruise ship, which can hold over 2,000 passengers, is currently on…
READ FULL STORYLerwick harbour workers vote unanimously to strike
Twelve Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) workers have unanimously voted to strike and ban overtime – potentially bringing the harbour to “an absolute standstill”. The union…
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Lerwick harbour faces possible disruption as workers could go on strike
Lerwick Port Authority workers are set to vote on possible industrial action in the coming weeks over pay. Engineers, electricians and joiners are among the…
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Record-breaking cruise season on the cards after earliest ever start
The cruise season is set to get off to its earliest ever start next week with the arrival of Viking Venus.
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Encouraging figures from port authority as Covid fightback continues
Lerwick Harbour has seen signs of recovery in the last quarter, despite ongoing challenges.
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Cruise ship is the first and last to visit during shortened season
A cruise ship has recorded an unexpected double – by being the first and final into Lerwick Harbour during the shortened season. Island Sky arrived…
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Trio of cruise ships due to visit isles
Lerwick Harbour will reach the mid-point of a shortened 2021 cruise season next week – with the arrival of three of the largest vessels yet
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Prince Charles officially opens Lerwick fish market
Prince Charles has visited Shetland today to officially open the Lerwick fish market. In a joint plaque unveiling, The Duke of Rothesay also marked the…
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First cruise ship since early 2020 to visit Lerwick on Monday
The first cruise ship to visit Shetland since early 2020 will arrive in Lerwick Harbour next week. Operated by Noble Caledonia, the small MS Island…
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Lerwick named Fishing Port of the Year
Lerwick was named the Fishing Port of the Year at the 2021 Fishing News Awards last week. In a virtual ceremony, Lerwick beat competition from…
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Large amount of marine litter removed from the ocean near Shetland
Around 250 metres of plastic pipe has been cleared from the seas near Shetland thanks to a team effort.
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Bell’s Brae pupils assist in Lerwick ‘rewilding’ project
Pupils from Bell’s Brae Primary School have been planting trees as part of a “rewilding” project with Lerwick Port Authority.
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Port looking ahead to ‘better times’ having weathered worst of pandemic
Harbour traffic statistics have again highlighted the severe impact of the pandemic – though bosses are working towards “better times ahead”.
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