Unfortunately not. In line with safety regulations, spare containers of fuel should not be carried in private vehicles on board NorthLink Ferries ships.

When travelling onboard any of NorthLink Ferries’ vessels with dangerous goods, there are procedures which must be followed to ensure the safety of the passengers, crew, and vessels. Please contact the freight department on 0800 111 4434 for further information.

The safe transport of firearms is strictly regulated on all routes. Passengers wishing to travel with firearms and/or ammunition should reference the Conditions of Carriage and be prepared to assist staff in fulfilling regulatory requirements.

Please declare your firearms and/or ammunition at the time of booking and then again discreetly during check-in. You will be asked to provide your firearms licence for inspection and to surrender the firearm and/or ammunition.

Under International and UK legislation, passengers wishing to carry gases in cylinders need to comply with the appropriate regulations. Please be aware that transport requirements apply equally to nominally empty cylinders. Acetylene Gas is not permitted for carriage at any time or under any circumstances.

Propane and butane gas can be carried for private use only. A maximum of 3 cylinders (combined weight must not exceed 47kgs) used for camping, lighting, cooking, or heating purposes only, may be offered to the ship without documentation or in accordance with IMDG regulations.

Diving gases (including air) for personal use may be carried in private vehicles used to carry passengers and their personal diving equipment in accordance with IMDG regulations. To find out more, please visit the Dive equipment policy page on the NorthLink Ferries website.

Medical Oxygen for personal use can be carried in private vehicles (used to carry ill or disabled persons). Vehicles may carry up to six cylinders, of size ‘F’ or smaller (i.e. up to 60 litres aggregate water capacity) containing UN 1072 – Compressed Oxygen.