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News / Whalsay service down to one vessel

The Hendra. Photo: Shetland News

THE WHALSAY ferry service is running with a single vessel today (Thursday) following a breakdown on the Linga yesterday.

The Hendra will run to the Linga’s timetable, with all bookings suspended.

An update later issued for Bluemull Sound said that service would drop to a single vessel from 3pm as the Fivla will be required for Whalsay.

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