Transport minister pledges to raise issue of shared cabins with NorthLink
The transport minister has said she will “inject some more urgency” into the reintroduction of shared cabins on NorthLink ferries.
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NorthLink staff to receive £200 bonus
NorthLink employees are in line for a £200 bonus to help them with the cost of living crisis. Serco, which manages and operates the lifeline…
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Hundreds sign petition against NorthLink pods
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to remove the pods on NorthLink Ferries services. A petition was started with the aim of taking it…
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NorthLink’s extra Orkney crossings spark calls for Shetland service improvements
NorthLink’s rapid response to maintain capacity after the grounding of an Orkney ferry has raised questions about why it cannot do more for Shetland.
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NorthLink responds after photos of crowded ferry spark demands for improvements
NorthLink has responded to mounting concerns about over-crowding after photos of folk sleeping on the floor led to demands for action.
READ FULL STORYCovid risk means shared cabins still not an option: NorthLink chief
NorthLink’s managing director has said the threat of Covid means shared cabins cannot return at the moment.
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Ferry to leave early on Wednesday
The NorthLink sailing from Lerwick to Kirkwall and on to Aberdeen will leave an hour early on Wednesday. The Hjaltland will now sail from Lerwick…
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Freight sailing cancelled again due to adverse weather
Tonight’s (Monday) southbound freight sailing has been cancelled again. NorthLink said the Hildasay was scheduled to depart Lerwick for Aberdeen at 6pm, but had been…
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Freight sailing cancelled amid weather warning
Tonight’s (Sunday) freight sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen has been cancelled due to adverse weather.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink warns weather-related disruption could last until Tuesday
NorthLink has warned customers of more weather-related disruption lasting through the weekend and into next week. The ferry operator said today’s (Saturday) southbound passenger sailing…
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NorthLink sailings under review
Both of NorthLink’s passenger sailings are under review for Wednesday night. But tonight’s (Tuesday) sailings are unaffected, after the ferry operator yesterday warned they could…
READ FULL STORYNorthLink warns of another week of disruption
NorthLink has said its ferry services are likely to face another week of disruptions with more high winds forecast throughout the week. Tuesday night’s sailing…
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NorthLink donates over £10k to MS charity
NorthLink Ferries has donated more than £10,000 to MS Society Scotland after a number of fundraising efforts. Crew members on board the Hjaltland organised a…
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NorthLink warns ferry disruption set to continue in the week ahead
The weather-related disruption that has seen ferry crossings delayed or rescheduled over recent days is set to continue, NorthLink has warned. In its latest service…
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