UK government bans Russian vessels from ports
Transport secretary Grant Shapps says he has written to all UK ports to tell them not to accept Russian vessels. On Monday afternoon, Mr Shapps…
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Have your say on future of Sullom Voe harbour area
A public consultation has been launched on a draft document that will guide planning, licensing and leasing decisions for the Sullom Voe harbour area. Shetland…
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Fully-laden tankers will no longer lie off coast, SIC says
Fully-laden oil tankers will not lie off the isles coast unnecessarily, Shetland Islands Council has said. The SIC said discussions between the council and the…
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Councillor demands assurances over tankers
A councillor has demanded assurances that loaded tankers will no longer be seen lingering too close to shore after leaving the Sullom Voe terminal.
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Last tanker of the year leaves Sullom Voe
Ross Manson shared this image with The Shetland Times of the last tanker of the year leaving Sullom Voe oil terminal. It was the crude oil…
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Supertanker at Sullom Voe is ‘one of the largest’ for years
A supertanker berthed at Sullom Voe is one of the largest vessels seen in the harbour for several years, according to the Shetland Islands Council….
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BP fined £400,000 after ‘major accident’ at Sullom Voe
BP has been fined £400,000 for a “major accident” which occurred during maintenance work at the Sullom Voe terminal.
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Councillors reject extension for Sella Ness accommodation camp
An application to extend temporary planning permission at the Sella Ness accommodation camp until 2026 has been rejected by the council’s planning committee. Applicants Malthus…
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UPDATE: Suspicious package was false alarm
A suspicious package discovered at Sella Ness in the North Mainland has turned out to be a false alarm. A Police Scotland statement said: “Police…
READ FULL STORYSella Ness evacuated due to ‘suspicious package’
An evacuation has taken place at Sella Ness in the North Mainland following the discovery of a “suspicious package”. A Police Scotland statement said: “Police…
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New bus and ferry timetable changes approved
Council efforts to deal with concerns raised by Sullom Voe workers about a new bus timetable structure have paid off, members of Shetland’s transport body
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End of an era as EnQuest takes over from BP at Sullom Voe
A changing of the guard at Sullom Voe has taken place, with EnQuest officially taking over the terminal – ending BP’s long-standing association with the
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Garrison future, control centre concerns and spiderman stunt
In The Shetland Times this week…
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Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary seeks public ‘seal’ of approval to secure its future
Appeal hopes to secure Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary’s future for the next 30 years.
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