THE LATEST meeting of the Shetland internal ferry replacement task force took place in Edinburgh yesterday (Thursday) - with the Scottish Government acknowledging that its UK counterparts in Westminster have a role to play in the issue. The meeting was chaired by deputy first.
ONE of the Yell Sound ferries was damaged in Saturday's high winds - meaning that the service will operate with a single vessel on Monday and Tuesday. The damage to the Dagalien will require repair and inspection. Repairs are currently underway but these will have to be.
THE BLUEMULL Sound ferry service will operate with a single vessel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week due to crew sickness, with all bookings suspended. The Saturday timetable will be in place during these days. Meanwhile after the council initially saying Yell Sound.
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THE BLUEMULL Sound ferry service will face more disruption tomorrow (Friday) due to a crewing issue. The ferry will operate with one ferry on a Saturday timetable from 2.30pm to 5.40pm. During this time bookings will be suspended. Shetland Islands Council said it wished to.