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 Monday 31st of March at 16:35

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Departed Stromness at 16:35 sailing for Scrabster
  • Scheduled arrival time in Scrabster is 18:15
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Scrabster at 19:00 sailing for Stromness
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 17:30
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 18:30
  • 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 Monday 31st March at 06:56

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:56 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 is 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 Sunday 30th March at 23:48

MV Hrossey 

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing to Lerwick, scheduled arrival time in Lerwick is 07:30 on Monday 31st March
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Tuesday 1st of 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 Monday 31st March at 07:45

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 31st March at 09:28

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

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

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 08:43.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing for Aberdeen at 20:00.