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Transport / Saturday’s ferries could be cancelled

Shetland News @shetnews

18 December 2024 10:15

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A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

NorthLink passenger ferry Hjaltland berthing at Holmsgarth. Photo: Shetland News

NORTHLINK is warning that all passenger and freight sailings could be cancelled on Saturday due to the weather.

The sailings are under review, with updates to come in due course.

Due to the weather tonight’s (Wednesday) southbound sailing from Lerwick to Kirkwall/Aberdeen is set to depart an hour early at 4.30pm.

On Thursday the northbound sailing will depart an hour early at 5pm, while the southbound trip may be subject to minor delays.

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