News / NorthLink disruption likely
FERRY operator NorthLink have warned of further disruption due to bad weather this week.
Wednesday night’s sailing of Hjaltland from Lerwick to Aberdeen is currently under review due to the poor forecast and the company has promised to provide an update at 10.30am that day.
Tuesday morning’s arrival of Hjaltland in Aberdeen at 9.35am after being delayed due to “adverse weather conditions”. It is scheduled to depart on schedule at 7pm on Tuesday evening.
Hrossey is scheduled to depart Lerwick for Aberdeen on schedule at 7pm on Tuesday.
The Pentland Firth is currently operating to schedule. Cargo vessel Hildasay arrived in Lerwick on Tuesday at 10.25am and is due to depart at 6pm. Helliar arrived at 6.40am in Aberdeen and will depart for Kirkwall at 5pm.
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