Operational News

Header image: MV Hrossey sails into Aberdeen Harbour photo © Copyright Simon Price

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.

Pentland Firth Arrivals and Departures

Updated on Wednesday 16th of October at 08:50

M.V. Hamnavoe

  • Departed Scrabster at 08:50 sailing for Stromness
  • Scheduled arrival time in Stromness is 10:15
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 16:45 sailing for Scrabster
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 15:15
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 16:15
  • All passengers are reminded to bring their booking reference numbers with them for check-in.
  • For more information call us on 0800 111 4422 (UK) +44 (0) 1856 885500 International.

Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures

Updated on Wednesday 16th October at 09:08

     M.V Hjaltland

  •  M.V Hjatland arrived in Aberdeen at 09:08 and is scheduled to depart at 19:00 sailing for Lerwick.
  • Passenger and car check-in will open at 17:00.
  • Final passenger and car check-in at 18:30.
  • Car 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 0845 6000 449.

Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures

Updated on Wednesday 16th October at 07:45

MV Hrossey

  • Is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:45 sailing to Aberdeen.
  • Due to adverse weather conditions, this sailing will now depart for Aberdeen as soon as possible after arrival into Kirkwall (Hatston Pier)
  • Check in opens at 21:45 and the final check in time will be 22:45
  • Arrival into Aberdeen is expected to be on schedule at 07:00 on Thursday 17th October.
  • 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

Updated on Wednesday 16th October 07:35

MV Hrossey

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 07:35 and is scheduled to depart at 17:30 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen.
  • Due to the adverse weather forecast, this sailing will now depart at 16:30
  • Check in will open at 14:30 and final boarding will be 16:00
  • Arrival in Kirkwall is expected to be on schedule at 23:00
  • Arrival in Aberdeen is expected to be on schedule at 07:00 on Thursday
  • For more information, please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).

 

Freight Vessel Services

Updated on Tuesday 15th October at 11:41

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 11:36.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing for Aberdeen at 22:00.
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, arrival in Aberdeen on Wednesday 16th October may be subject to a delay of 30 min.

M.V Helliar

  • M.V Helliar arrived in Aberdeen at 07:49.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.

Wednesday 16th October

M.V Helliar

M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.

Due to forecasted weather conditions, arrival in Aberdeen on Thursday 17th October may be subject to a delay of up to 3 hours.