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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.

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Early Disruption Warning to Customers
Current weather forecasts indicate the potential for disruption to NorthLink services from Friday 13th November through to Monday 16th November due to strong winds and sea conditions.

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

  • Departed Stromness at 16:26 sailing for Scrabster
  • Scheduled arrival time in Scrabster is 18:15
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Scrabster at 19:00 sailing for Stromness
  • Passenger and vehicle check in opens at 17:30
  • Passenger and vehicle check in closes at 18:30
  • 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)

Monday 16th November 

  • M.V Hamnavoe is expected to operate to the scheduled timetable.
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, all AM sailings will operate with possible weather related delays.
Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:57 and departed at 16:52 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick.
  • M.V Hjaltland is scheduled to arrive in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:00 and depart at 23:45 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 Hjaltland

  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Sunday 15th November
  • 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

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 07:30 and is scheduled to 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 more information, please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).
Freight Vessel Services

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 07:37.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Kirkwall (Hatsaton Pier) at 17:00.