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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.

  • Ops News

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

The westbound carriageway on Virginia Street and Trinity Quay will be closed for five-weeks from 7th July. There will also be roadworks starting at the other side of city 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

  • Arrived in Stromness at 21:42
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 09:00 sailing for Scrabster
  • Passenger and vehicle check in opens at 07:30
  • Passenger and vehicle check in closes at 08:30
  • 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)

Saturday 25th July 

  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, all sailings from Scrabster to Stromness may be subjected to minor weather-related delays.
Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures

M.V Hrossey

  • M.V Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 06:57 and departed at 16:39 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick.
  • M.V Hrossey is scheduled to arrive in Kirkwall (Hatson 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

M.V Hrossey

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing to Lerwick, scheduled arrival time in Lerwick is 07:30 on Sunday 26th July
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Sunday 26th  July
  • 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 Hjaltland

  • Departed at 19:00 sailing for Aberdeen.
  • Expected time of arrival in Aberdeen is 07:00
  • The next scheduled arrival in Lerwick is the MV Hrossey at 07:30 on Sunday 26th July and will then 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 further information please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).
Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 09:40.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.
M.V Hildasay
  • Arrived in Lerwick at 09:42.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen at 17:00.