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 Tuesday 22nd of April at 06:15

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Departed Stromness at 06:13 sailing for Scrabster.
  • Scheduled arrival time in Scrabster is 08:00
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Scrabster at 08:45 sailing for Stromness.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 07:15
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 08:15
  • 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 Tuesday 22nd April at 06:57

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:56 and is scheduled to depart at 17:00 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick.
  • Passenger and car Check-in opens at 15:00.
  • Final Passenger and car check-in is 16:30.
  • Car drivers are recommended to check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure.
  • All Passengers are reminded to have their booking reference numbers with them for check-in.
  • For further information please call

Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures

Updated on Tuesday 22nd April 06:31

MV Hjaltland

  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Tuesday 22nd April
  • 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

Updated on Tuesday 22nd April 07:30

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

Updated on Monday 21st April at 09:44

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 06:00.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing for Aberdeen at 20:00.

M.V Hildasay

  • Currently berthed in Lerwick.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.