News / Weather disrupts ferries
NORTHLINK Ferries’ southbound sailing on Sunday night will leave Lerwick eight hours behind schedule due to adverse weather.
The MV Hrossey will depart Shetland at 3am on Monday morning, with an arrival time in Aberdeen estimated for mid-afternoon that day.
The arrival of Sunday night’s northbound sailing into Lerwick on Monday is expected to be delayed.
NorthLink has also warned passengers that Monday night’s sailing from Aberdeen to Lerwick may be delayed in departing due to the late arrival of the MV Hrossey and forecasted weather conditions.
Saturday’s sailings to and from Shetland were cancelled due to adverse weather.
For a detailed and up-to-date weather forecast visit www.shetnews.co.uk/weather
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