NorthLink investigating after ‘cargo shift’ causes damage on Stromness-Scrabster ferry

NORTHLINK is investigating an incident onboard a ferry between Orkney and the Scottish mainland in which it appears a large vehicle or piece of machinery toppled off a trailer on the vehicle deck.

Images appear to show a car crushed under its weight.

The incident happened on the Hamnavoe this morning on the Stromness to Scrabster route.

The incident happened on the Hamnavoe this morning on the Stromness to Scrabster route.

Serco NorthLink Ferries managing director Stuart Garrett said nobody was injured, and passengers were able to safely disembark at Scrabster.

He said: “At 8am this morning we experienced a cargo shift aboard the MV Hamnavoe as it made its way from Stromness to Scrabster, damaging some vehicles.

“Crew are now carrying out a full review of the incident.

“Unfortunately, this may result in a delay to today’s services but we are doing all we can to minimise the impact.”

NorthLink operates services between Stromness and Scrabster in addition to the Lerwick/Kirkwall/Aberdeen route.

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