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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.

Early Disruption Warning to Customers
Present weather forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption to our services from Wednesday 8th October through to Friday 10th October.
More detailed updates will follow daily as forecasts are updated.

Aberdeen roadworks and road closures
Various roadworks and road closures in and around Aberdeen are impacting travel to the Aberdeen Ferry Terminal. Please plan ahead and leave early to arrive in time for check-in.

Hatston Ferry Terminal
Please note: The passenger lift at Hatston Ferry Terminal is currently out of service, until further notice. If you would like any assistance boarding or leaving the ship, please ask and we will do everything that we can to help.

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
Service Disruptions - updated on Wednesday 8th October at 11:00

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 10:40
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 16:45 sailing for Scrabster
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 15:15
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 16:15
  • All passengers are reminded to bring their booking reference numbers with them for check-in.
  • For more information, please call 0800 111 4422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).

Wednesday 8th October

Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, all sailings may be subject to minor weather related delays.

Thursday 9th October

Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, all AM sailings may be subject to minor weather related delays. 

Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, all PM sailings are under review. An update will follow this afternoon.

 

Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures
Service running normally - updated on Wednesday 8th October at 06:55

M.V Hrossey

  • M.V Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 06:55 and is scheduled to depart at 19:00 sailing for Lerwick.
  • Passenger and car Check-in opens at 17:00.
  • Final Passenger and car Check-in is 18:30.
  • Car drivers are recommended to check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure.
  • All Passengers are reminded to have their booking reference numbers with them for Check-in.
  • For further information please call 0800 111 44 22.

 

Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures
Service running normally - updated on Wednesday 8th October at 08:20

MV HJALTLAND

  • Is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:45 sailing to Aberdeen.
  • 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
Service running normally - updated on Wednesday 8th October at 07:35

MV Hjaltland

 

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 07:30  and is scheduled to depart at 17:30 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 15:30
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 17:00
  • 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
Service running normally - updated on Wednesday 8th October at 12:42

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 06:35.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 15:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, arrival in Lerwick may be subject to weather related delays.

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 09:35.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for dry dock at midday.

M.V Arrow

  • ETA in Lerwick is 12:00.
  • M.V Arrow is scheduled to be depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.

Thursday 9th October

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Hildasay

  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, departure from Lerwick is now at the later time of 20:00.