NorthLink delays expected due to weather forecast
NORTHLINK’s passenger and freight ferries are set to face delays over the coming days due to the forecast.
The Hjaltland will leave Aberdeen at 7pm tonight (Wednesday), but her arrival in Lerwick on Thursday morning could be delayed by up to two hours.
The Hrossey will leave Lerwick at 5.30pm as scheduled, but may be up to one hour late arriving in Kirkwall tonight.
Her arrival in Aberdeen on Thursday morning could be delayed by up to two hours.
The freight boat Hildasay will also leave Lerwick earlier than planned today, sailing at 5pm.
She is expected to arrive in Aberdeen at 8am on Thursday.
It comes after NorthLink said there was the potential for disruption from Wednesday through to Monday 16 November due to strong winds and sea conditions.
Thursday night’s sailings are also set to be affected, with the Hrossey potentially being up to two hours late arriving in Kirkwall after leaving Aberdeen at 5pm.
The Hjaltland will leave Lerwick as scheduled at 7pm, and could be one hour late arriving in Aberdeen on Friday.
The freight vessel Hildasay could be worst affected on Thursday, and will leave an hour late – at 7pm.
Her arrival in Lerwick on Friday could be delayed by up to three hours as a result.
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