NorthLink Ferries cancels services due to severe storms affecting Shetland transport
What happened
NorthLink Ferries canceled all Sunday passenger and freight services due to severe storms associated with Storm Boelo. Freight sailings were already canceled on Saturday, and the disruption is expected to continue until Thursday. The company also noted that the northbound passenger service from Aberdeen may be subject to weather-related delays.
From shetlandtimes.co.uk
Why it matters
The cancellations affect the lifeline ferry service connecting mainland Scotland and Shetland. This disruption impacts the movement of passengers and goods between Aberdeen and Lerwick.
Ferry schedules and weather delays are currently affecting transport between Aberdeen, Kirkwall, and Lerwick.
From shetlandtimes.co.uk
Who's involved
- NorthLink FerriesOperator of ferry services between mainland Scotland and Shetland
- AberdeenCity in Scotland where ferry services operate
- LerwickPort on Shetland where ferry services operate
- Met OfficeIssued weather warnings that caused the service disruptions
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The entities involved
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NorthLink Ferries
operator of ferry services between mainland Scotland and Orkney and Shetland
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Aberdeen
city in Scotland, United Kingdom
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Lerwick
town and port on Shetland, and capital of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK