Operational News

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

Early Disruption Warning to Customers
Present weather forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption to our services from Saturday 22nd February through to Monday 24th February 2025.

More detailed updates will follow daily as forecasts are updated.

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 Sunday 23rd February 08:43

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Departed Stromness at 08:41  sailing from Scrabster
  • Scheduled arrival time in Scrabster is 10:30
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Scrabster at 12:00 sailing for Stromness
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 10:30
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 11:30
  • 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 Saturday 22nd February at 07:30

M.V Hrossey

  • M.V Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 07:27.
  • The next scheduled departure from Aberdeen is the 17:00 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick on Sunday 23rd February.
  • 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 08001114422

Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures

Updated on Saturday 22nd February at 00:31

MV Hrossey

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) 00:30 sailing to Aberdeen
  • Arrival in Aberdeen was scheduled for 07:00 on Saturday 22nd February but this may be delayed by up to 2 hours.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Sunday 23rd of February
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 22:15
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 23:15
  • 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 Saturday 22nd February 17:00

MV Hrossey

  • The next scheduled arrival into Lerwick is the MV Hrossey at 07:30 on Monday 24th February, 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

Updated on Thursday 20th February at 09:54

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

  • ETA in Lerwick is 11:00.
  • M.V Helliar was scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions M.V Helliar will depart Lerwick once cargo operations are completed.
  • Arrival in Aberdeen on Friday 21st February may be subject to a delay of up to 2 hours.

M.V Hildasay

  • ETA in Aberdeen is 19:00.
  • M.V Hildasay was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.
  • Due to late arrival M.V Hildasay will now depart once cargo operations are completed, ETA to Lerwick depending on departure time from Aberdeen, update to follow.

Friday 21st February 

M.V Hildasay

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

  • Due to forecasted weather conditions arrival in Aberdeen on Saturday 22nd February may be subject to a delay of up to 3 hours.