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The bridge of a ferry named 'daggalien' with the destination 'lerwick' displayed, against a backdrop of a cloudy sky.

Single vessel again on Yell Sound after storm damage to ferry

15 October 2023

Photo: Shetland Islands Council

Ferry crewing issues explained

11 October 2023

Updated

Weather disrupts ferries

11 October 2023

The Bluemull Sound ferry terminal.

Bluemull Sound ferry to reduce to single vessel

9 October 2023

A ferry dock with a moored ship under cloudy skies.

Updated

Linkspan issue in Fetlar resolved

4 October 2023

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Disruption to Yell Sound ferry service

2 October 2023

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A blue and white ferry is docked at a rocky pier, with a small road leading to the vessel. The background features a cloudy sky and a hilly landscape.

Around one quarter of ferry services posts were vacant at end of June

11 September 2023

Project manager lined up for inter-island transport strategy

Meanwhile tunnel action groups have welcomed news that Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is to meet with SIC to talk transport

5 September 2023

Time for governments to discuss ‘commitment’ to tunnels and new ferries – as Scottish Secretary lines up meeting

4 September 2023

A large ferry named "NorthLink" sails in open water, with a lighthouse visible in the background. © Austin Taylor Photography, 2023.

NorthLink and Loganair issues are ‘a matter for them’, says Hyslop

17 August 2023

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Bluemull Sound ferry service back to full strength

15 August 2023

The Bluemull Sound ferry terminal.

Ferry maintenance to reduce Bluemull Sound to single vessel on Monday

12 August 2023

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SIC ferry Dagalien at the Toft terminal.

SIC’s ferry maintenance bill reached £5.4m last financial year

7 August 2023

A blue and white boat named "Good Shepherd IV" is docked near a pier. Inset shows a close-up of a man wearing glasses.

‘It could all go horribly wrong’

Shetland’s Labour councillor Tom Morton offers his views on the replacement Fair Isle ferry project, which has been awarded around £27 million from the UK Government but faces a 2026 deadline.

4 July 2023

A large ferry named "NorthLink" sails in open water, with a lighthouse visible in the background. © Austin Taylor Photography, 2023.

NorthLink opens bookings through to early January after festive travel concern

30 June 2023

Parliament committee encourages government to carry out fixed links study

MSPs say in a new report they want to see ‘tangible change for islands’ when it comes to ferry services

29 June 2023

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Bluemull Sound to return to normal timetable after morning disruption

29 June 2023

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

Future NorthLink bookings open as further fare freeze announced

28 June 2023

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A ferry docked at Gutcher Terminal with a sign warning about upcoming linkspan works and alternative foot passenger arrangements. A passenger walkway and a customer notice are also visible.

Bluemull Sound ferry sailings to be affected this weekend by linkspan work

13 June 2023

A blue and white ship named "BIGGA" is sailing near a rocky shore with hills in the background. There is a wind turbine visible on the hill.

No vehicle ferry service to Unst this weekend due to major linkspan work

25 May 2023

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Bressay ferry taken out of service due to technical fault

23 May 2023

Participants sought to give views on lifeline ferry services

5 May 2023

The council ferry Dagalien docking at the Toft ferry terminal - Photo: Shetland News

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Yell Sound ferry service back to full strength after technical fault

25 April 2023

A small tugboat named "Einar" navigates through choppy waters near a coastal area with rolling hills in the background.

Pilot boat to take foot passengers to Bressay after ferry fault

23 April 2023

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An elderly woman wearing a black coat sits on a chair in what appears to be a ship's interior. She is holding a folded black umbrella and smiling at the camera.

Accessibility issue leaves 79-year-old sitting ‘freezing’ on ferry deck

The incident has prompted renewed calls for a replacement for Whalsay’s Hendra ferry ‘sooner rather than later’

21 April 2023

Belmont and Gutcher ferry linkspans to undergo essential maintenance

The work will result in alternative timetables being put in place

20 April 2023

Planning permission sought for Grutness ferry terminal revamp

27 March 2023

Person in a yellow jacket holds a POS terminal, swiping a red contactless card to make a payment.

Changes to inter-island ferry payment process

17 March 2023

NorthLink freight boat Hildasay.

Ferry officials travelled to New Zealand to inspect and bid on ‘freight plus’ vessel – but offer was rejected

8 March 2023

Papa Stour community’s concern at ‘lack of consultation’ on electric boat trial

It has been confirmed that a fully-electric boat will temporarily replace the Papa Stour ferry during a four-week trial in 2025

23 February 2023

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Ferry funding commitment will ‘keep boats in the water’

21 February 2023

‘Additional tonnage is the answer to capacity’, ferry chief says

21 February 2023

Talks continuing over NorthLink ships using shore power in Lerwick and Aberdeen

21 February 2023

NorthLink weather disruption

19 February 2023

Electric boat to be trialled between West Burrafirth and Papa Stour after government funding award

Money has also gone to a project to deliver a four to five tonne load from Aberdeen to Orkney and Shetland on a hydrogen powered vessel

17 February 2023

Return of multi-journey ferry tickets draws disappointment from some isles councillors

16 February 2023

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Work on new Fair Isle ferry project underway to meet tight deadlines

12 February 2023

Sturgeon ‘fundamentally disagrees’ with Levelling Up funding going to devolved areas

27 January 2023

NorthLink warns ferry sailings could be cancelled this Sunday due to weather

27 January 2023

More SIC reaction to ‘exceptionally good’ Fair Isle ferry funding news

19 January 2023

NorthLink opens bookings through to September

18 January 2023

Forward bookings hope as ferry fares frozen until September

15 January 2023

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Travel expert warns tourism prospects could be damaged if summer ferry bookings aren’t opened up soon

10 January 2023

Delay to inter-island connectivity report ‘regretful’

16 December 2022

The MV Arrow. Photo: Ian Leask

Transport officials came close to buying freight vessel Arrow

8 December 2022

No news yet on Fair Isle ferry funding bid

2 December 2022

The Bluemull Sound ferry terminal.

Bluemull Sound ferry service down to single vessel

30 November 2022

Replacement freight boats still planned amid government budget cuts

28 November 2022

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