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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.

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 running normally - updated on Wednesday 10th September at 20:26

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 20:26
  • 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 4422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500
Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures
Service running normally - updated on Wednesday 10th September at 18:39

M.V Hrossey

  • M.V Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 06:59 and departed at 18:39 sailing for Lerwick.
  • Scheduled time of arrival in Lerwick is 07:30.
  • For further information please call 0800 111 44 22.
Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures
Service running normally - updated on Wednesday 10th September at 1945

MV Hjaltland

  • Is expected to arrive in at Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:00 sailing from Lerwick.
  • 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 Wednesday 10th at 17.00pm

MV Hjaltland

  • Departed at 17.30 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen.
  • Expected time of arrival in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is 23:00
  • Expected time of arrival in Aberdeen is 07:00
  • The next scheduled arrival in Lerwick is the MV Hrossey at 07:30 on Thursday 11th and 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
Service disruptions - updated on Wednesday 10th September at 09:26

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 07:52.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 07:40.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 15:00.

Thursday 11th September

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

  • M.V Helliar was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.
  • Due to operational restrictions at the port of Lerwick, M.V Helliar will now sail at the earlier time of 16:30.
  • ETA into Lerwick is 06:30.