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.
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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