NorthLink News
Here you’ll find news, press releases and articles about NorthLink’s activities throughout the year! Check back often as it’ll be updated regularly!
Dry Dock update: Tuesday 4th March 2025
It is currently not possible to put a timeframe on the M.V. Hjaltland's return to service following an incident at dry dock. Our customer service team will be in touch with everyone who is impacted.
Read moreChristmas comes early for Serco NorthLink Ferries’ 400,000th passenger of 2024
Serco NorthLink Ferries welcomed its 400,000th passenger of the year across all routes for a second consecutive year.
Read moreNovember 2024 NorthLink news round-up
In November 2024, we welcomed various groups of students on board our ships for informative visits and tours, we attended some events and celebrated a significant milestone as a company.
Read moreSerco NorthLink Ferries hits record 200,000th passenger aboard MV Hamnavoe for a second year
Serco NorthLink Ferries welcomed its 200,000th passenger on the MV Hamnavoe in 2024 almost one month earlier than in 2023.
Read moreSwan Returns Home with New Mast
Shetland’s own Tall Ship, Swan, returned home to berth in Scalloway this morning following a week in Ullapool where a brand-new mast was fitted – funded by Serco NorthLink Ferries.
Read moreOctober 2024 NorthLink news round-up
In October, we welcomed students from RGU on board for a tour of the MV Hjaltland, attended some exciting events and released our much-awaited bookings for 2025.
Read moreSerco NorthLink Ferries Supports New Mast for Swan
An exciting new partnership between the Swan Trust SCIO and Serco NorthLink Ferries will enable Swan LK243 to have a new main mast fitted in the coming weeks.
Read moreNorthLink September 2024 news round-up
In September 2024, Serco NorthLink Ferries celebrated seafarers for Merchant Navy Day and supported one of our wonderful colleagues as well as the RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat with fundraising efforts. Click to find out more about what we got up to this month.
Read moreAugust 2024 NorthLink news round-up
It has been another busy month at NorthLink Ferries as the summer season comes to an end. This month, we hosted some special events, welcomed some special guests onboard and supported one of our employees who is raising money for charity.
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