As part of Lerwick Lifeboat Day (Saturday, 28 May 2005), NorthLink welcomed onboard more than 250 passengers for the RNLI cruise, raising over £1,600 for the charity.

In what has become an annual event, MV Hrossey departed Homlsgarth Terminal, Lerwick, at 1430hrs for a trip around the isles of Bressay and Noss, before returning into harbour at 1530hrs. During the cruise, passengers were treated to an exciting display involving the local lifeboat.

Including the contribution made by NorthLink’s cruise, the total raised by this year’s Lerwick Lifeboat Day was over £4,500.

Jane Leask, NorthLink’s service manager in Lerwick, said: “NorthLink was only too happy to provide the use of MV Hrossey and her crew for this worthwhile charity event. The charity cruise has become a popular part of Lerwick Lifeboat Day and we are delighted to assist Lerwick RNLI with their fundraising.”