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 27th January at 08:35

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Departed Scrabster at 08:35 sailing for Stromness.
  • Scheduled arrival time in Stromness is 10:15
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 16:45 sailing for Scrabster.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 15:15
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 16:15
  • 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  Monday 27th January at 09:28

M.V Hrossey

  • M.V Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 07:45 and is scheduled to depart at 19:00 sailing for Lerwick.
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, arrival in Lerwick may be subject to a delay of up to 1 hour.
  • Passenger and car Check-in opens at 17:00.
  • Final Passenger and car check-in is 18:30.
  • 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 Sunday 26th January at 23:33

MV Hjaltland

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing to Lerwick, scheduled arrival time in Lerwick is 07:30 on Monday 27th January.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Aberdeen on Wednesday 29th January.
  • 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 27th January 07:40

MV Hjaltland

  • 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 27th January at 09:32

M.V Helliar

  • ETA in Kirkwall (Hatson Pier) is 10:30.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatson 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.
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, arrival in Aberdeen may be subject to a delay of up to 2 hours.