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Find the latest information below about NorthLink Ferries arrivals, departures, and delays for the passenger and freight ships to and from Orkney and Shetland.

  • Ops News

For those travelling to and from Scrabster – Resurfacing work on the A9 near Spittal – work will be commencing on Tuesday 6th October and end on the evening of Friday 30th October. No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday. A convoy system will be in operation over these dates, which may affect your journey time. Please plan your journey accordingly to adhere to our check-in times.

 

Please be aware of traffic delays due to roadworks on approach to Aberdeen City centre.

There will be roadworks starting in the Great Southern Road Broomhill area from 6th July.

Please look for alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion and ensure you allow plenty of time to arrive for check-in.

Check-in opens 120 minutes prior to departure at Aberdeen and Lerwick and 90 minutes prior to departure at Hatston, Stromness and Scrabster.

Check-in closes 30 minutes prior to departure at all ports and if you have not checked in at least 30 minutes prior to departure you will not be allowed on board.

Car drivers are recommended to check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure.

View the real time positions of the NorthLink Ferries passenger vessels.

Pentland Firth Arrivals and Departures

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 20:25
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 06:30 sailing for Scrabster
  • Passenger and vehicle check in opens at 05:30
  • Passenger and vehicle check in closes at 06:00
  • All passengers are reminded to bring their booking reference numbers with them for check in.
  • For more information, please call 0800 111 44 22 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0) 1856 885500 (international).

 

Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:57 and is expected to depart at 19:00 sailing for Lerwick.
  • Scheduled time of arrival in Lerwick is 07:30.
  • For further information please call 08001114422
Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures

MV Hrossey

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing to Aberdeen, scheduled arrival time in Aberdeen was 07:00 on Thursday 1st October. Due to forecasted weather conditions, arrival into  Aberdeen may be subject to a delay of up to 1 hour.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Thursday 1st October
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 22:15
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 23:15
  • All vehicle drivers are recommended to Check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure.
  • All passengers are reminded to bring their booking reference numbers with them for check-in.
  • For more information, please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).
Lerwick Arrivals and Departures

MV Hrossey 

    • Departed at 17:30 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen.

    • Due to forecasted weather conditions, arrival into Kirkwall (Hatson Pier) and Aberdeen may be subject to a delay of up to 1 hour.

    • The next scheduled arrival into Lerwick is the MV Hjaltland at 07:30 on Thursday 1st October which will then depart at 19:00 sailing for Aberdeen
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 17:00
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 18:30
  • All vehicle drivers are recommended to check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure.
  • All passengers are reminded to bring their booking reference numbers with them for check-in.
  • For further information please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).

 

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 09:22
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, arrival into Aberdeen on Thursday 1st October may be subject to delays of up to 3 hours.


M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 08:43.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 15:00.