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| 30/05/08 |
NORTHLINK FERRIES:
Shetland Times...
"NORTHLINK’S service to Shetland will be disrupted again next
year when either the Hjaltland or the Hrossey is taken out
of service to cover the Pentland Firth.
The situation first occurred last month when the Hamnavoe, which
sails the Scrabster to Stromness route, was taken into dry dock in
Denmark.
In previous years the company has chartered a ship from Cal-Mac to deal
with the problem, but the SIC’s network development manager, Ken Duerden
said this week NorthLink’s most recent contract effectively gave it a
get out clause.
Instead it was taking an Aberdeen to Lerwick ship to cover the
shortfall.
Speaking to members of SIC transport partnership ZetTrans, Mr Duerden
said: “NorthLink’s line is their contract allows them to do this, so we
need to take this up with the government.
“The dry dock programme for this year is over, but they took a ship off
the Aberdeen to Lerwick route to cover the Scrabster to Stromness
route.” This year’s dry dock programme caused disruption for passengers
for three weeks – one week for each of the NorthLink ships taken in for
their regular overhaul.
Next year’s refits will take place in February and March."
ARTICLE
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL:
Shetland Marine News...
"PLANS for changes to Shetland’s inter island ferry fares
have been shelved due to ever increasing fuel costs.
Shetland Islands Council’s ferries board is facing a shortfall of more
than £1 million in its 2008/09 budget for marine diesel to run its 12
strong fleet.
At a meeting yesterday (Wednesday) the board decided it would be
“impossible” to offer recommendations on fares due to the fuel
situation."
ARTICLE |
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| 29/05/08 |
ATLANTIC FERRIES:
Service currently suspended due to the weather conditions.
Operators website will be updated when weather improves.
Atlantic Ferries |
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| 28/05/08 |
PENTLAND FERRIES:
The launch of Pentland Ferries new purpose built catamaran Pentland
went underway and was completed successfully on 22nd April 2008. She is
expected to take over the route from the Claymore in June 2008.
From Pentlands Website:
"The new catamaran will reduce the journey time to approximately 45
minutes making it the fastest car and passenger ferry to Orkney. She is
also much larger than MV Claymore being able to accommodate 9
articulated lorries, more than 30 cars and 250 passengers."
"With state of the art technology and the comfort and safety of our
passengers being of the highest priority the catamaran will be the best
way to travel. From the sundeck and two lounges you will be able to
enjoy amazing views of Orkney in comfort throughout your journey
whatever the weather and arrive fresh and relaxed ready to continue your
journey."
ARTICLE & FURTHER IMAGES |
'PENTLAND' AFTER LAUNCH |
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| 27/05/08 |
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL:
The Shetland News...
UPGRADING the ferry service to the island of Whalsay could cost as much
as £48 million; it emerged yesterday (Monday). Building a tunnel between
the island of Bressay and Lerwick could add a further £26.4 million to
£44 million in capital costs.
ARTICLE
NORTHLINK FERRIES:
Shetland Times...
NorthLink passenger ferries could start summer runs to Norway
in the future if a way can be found to make the service happen.
ARTICLE |
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| 16/05/08 |
ORKNEY FERRIES:
There will be a special excursion to Fair Isle on Sunday 6 July 2008
using a yet unknown vessel.
Times will be as follows...
Dep Kirkwall 0700
Arr Fair Isle 1130
Dep Fair Isle 1700
Arr Kirkwall 2130
This will be an 'all ticket sailing' and tickets will go on sale on Saturday 24
May 2008 at Orkney Ferries Offices, Shore Street Kirkwall.
30 Tickets will be reserved for telephone bookings from the Islands, on the
following telephone number: 01856 879877, between 9am - 12 noon and 1pm - 3pm.
Any remaining after Saturday will go on general sale from 9am on Monday 26 May.
Ticket Prices: Adults £35.00 Child (aged 16 and under) £17.50
For more information visit the companies website.
Orkney Ferries |
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| 02/05/08 |
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL:
Shetland Islands Council have published there annual refit
schedule. A copy of which can be downloaded in .pdf format using the
external link below.
All vessels docking times and dates are subject to alteration in various
circumstances.
2008 Docking Schedule (.pdf, 62.45kb) |
2008 DOCKING SCHEDULE |
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| 01/05/08 |
JOHN O' GROATS FERRY:
Sailings have now commenced as of today for the 2008 season. |
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