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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
Present weather forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption to our services from Sunday 25th October through Thursday 29th October.
More detailed updates will follow daily as forecasts are updated.

 

For those travelling to and from Scrabster – Resurfacing work on the A9 near Spittal – work will be commencing on Tuesday 6th October and end on the evening of Friday 30th October. No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday. A convoy system will be in operation over these dates, which may affect your journey time. Please plan your journey accordingly to adhere to our check-in times.

 

Please be aware of traffic delays due to roadworks on approach to Aberdeen City centre.

There will be roadworks starting in the Great Southern Road Broomhill area from 6th July.

Please look for alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion and ensure you allow plenty of time to arrive for check-in.

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

  • Currently berthed in Stromness.
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 08:00 sailing for Scrabster.
  • Passenger and vehicle check in opens at 06:30.
  • Passenger and vehicle check in closes at 07:30.
  • 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).

Sunday 25th October

  • The 16:45 sailing from Stromness to Scrabster and the 19:00 sailing from Scrabster to Stromness are now cancelled.

Monday 26th October 

  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, M.V Hamnavoe will now operate to the following schedule:
  • The 06:30 sailing from Stromness to Scrabster will now depart at the later time of 08:00. ETA in Scrabster is 09:30.
  • The 08:45 sailing from Scrabster to Stromness will now depart at the later time of 10:15. ETA in Stromness is 11:45.
  • All PM sailings are expected to operate to the scheduled timetable but may be subject to weather related delays.

Tuesday 27th October 

  • Due to forecast adverse weather conditions, all sailings are currently under review.
  • Updates to follow daily.
Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures

M.V Hrossey

  • MV Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 06:02.
  • M.V Hrossey was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 17:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions this sailing is now cancelled.

Monday 26th October

  • M.V Hrossey was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 19:00.
  • This sailing will now sail from Aberdeen – Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) – Lerwick at 17:00 to provide northbound resilience due to previous cancellations.  

Tuesday 27th October

  • M.V Hjaltland is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 17:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, this sailing is now under review.
  • Update to follow. 

 

Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures

Monday 26th October

MV HROSSEY

  • Is expected to arrive in at Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 22:00 sailing from Lerwick.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 22:45 sailing to Aberdeen on Monday 26th October, Scheduled arrival time in Aberdeen is 07:00 on Tuesday 27th October.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 21:15
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 22:15
  • 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).

MV HJALTLAND 

  • Is expected to arrive in at Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:00 sailing from Aberdeen
  • Is scheduled to departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Monday 26th October, Scheduled arrival time in Lerwick is 07:30 on Tuesday 27th October.
  • 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).

Tuesday 27th October

  • MV Hjaltland is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing to Lerwick at 23:45.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, this sailing is currently under review.
  • An update will follow tomorrow morning.
Lerwick Arrivals and Departures

Sunday 25th October

  • The MV Hjaltland was scheduled to depart at 19:00 sailing to Aberdeen but due to the adverse weather conditions this sailing is now cancelled.
  • The next sailing from Lerwick will be on Monday the 26th October.

Monday 26th October

  • MV Hjaltland was scheduled to depart at 17:30 sailing for Kirkwall and Aberdeen.
  • Due to the adverse weather forecast, this sailing will now depart at 16:00
  • Check in opens at 14:30 and will close at 15:30.
  • Arrival in Kirkwall is expected to be 22:00
  • Arrival in Aberdeen is expected to be on schedule at 07:00 on Tuesday.

Tuesday 27th October

  • MV Hrossey is scheduled to depart at 19:00 sailing for Aberdeen.
  • Due to the adverse weather forecast, this sailing is under review.

For more information, please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Hildasay

  • ETA in Lerwick is 10:00.
  • M.V Hildasay was scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions this sailing is now cancelled. 

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 09:10
  • M.V Helliar was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions this sailing is now cancelled

Sunday 25th October

M.V Helliar

  • M.V Helliar was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 18:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions M.V Helliar will now depart Aberdeen at the later time of 00:00.
  • ETA in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is 12:00 on Monday 26th October.

Monday 26th October

M.V Hildasay

  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions this departure may be brought forward to 16:00.
  • An update will follow tomorrow.

M.V Helliar

  • M.V Helliar was scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing for Aberdeen at 20:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions M.V Helliar will now depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at the earlier time of 17:00.
  • ETA in Aberdeen is 05:00 on Tuesday 27th October.