This month, the MV Hamnavoe made its way to Rosyth for dry dock as part of its scheduled routine maintenance, and we celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight as a Flagship employer for Aberdeen Fairtrade City Steering Group.
The crew for the ferry operator that serves Aberdeen, Scrabster and the Northern Isles, has raised more than £10,000 to support people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
This month, our ships prepare to head for dry dock, we released our 2022 guide and a new video, and celebrated the MV Hjaltland’s crew for their fantastic fundraising efforts.
In December 2021, we helped to transport Kirkwall’s Christmas Tree, announced a giveaway competition, and welcomed some very special guests onboard.
In November 2021, NorthLink Ferries celebrated Purple Tuesday, sponsored Kirkwall BID’s ‘Winter Wonderland Weekend’, and released Northern Lights Issue 13
In October 2021, we transported the Routes of Remembrance Wreath, joined SAMS as their first public transport operator, and much more!
In September 2021, NorthLink Ferries celebrated Merchant Navy Day, transported the Routes of Remembrance Wreath north and supported two of our staff members doing a skydive to raise money for MS Society Scotland. Find out more about here!
In August 2021, we were the proud sponsors of the ‘Costa Del Kirkwall’ event hosted by Kirkwall BID, we welcomed two very special guests on board the MV Hjaltland and NorthLink Ferries were awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for the second year in a row. Find out more here!
In July 2021, we revealed the names of our new Vikling family, helped to transport mini lighthouses from Aberdeen to Orkney and Shetland for ‘Light the North’ and we joined in the efforts to raise awareness for Changing Places Awareness Day. Find out more about what we got up to below!
In June 2021, we released a new TV advert in collaboration with Steven Mercer Productions, held a fun puffin hunt for our customers in Shetland and we were awarded with an Investors in Diversity status from the National Centre for Diversity (NCD). Find out more about what we got up to here!
Serco NorthLink Ferries has achieved Investors in Diversity status – becoming the first ferry operator in the UK to receive the accreditation.
In May 2021, we released two videos in support of Mental Health Awareness Week, unveiled our new Vikling family and some of our crew took part in a sponsored walk to raise money for MS Society Scotland. Find out more about what we got up to here!
In April 2021, we received a lovely painting of the MV Hrossey and celebrated International Guide Dog Day by inviting a group of guide dogs and their handlers onboard for a training session! Find out more about what we got up to below!
In March 2021, we celebrated all of the amazing apprentices we have at NorthLink Ferries for Scottish Apprenticeship Week, kicked-off our brand new gin series, and showed our support for Peter Hutchinson – a former NorthLink Ferries colleague who is cycling 575 miles for an incredible cause. Click here to find out more!
Serco NorthLink Ferries recorded more than 8,000 journeys during the start of 2021 as it continues to support essential travel.
