Hamnavoe engine shutdown a precaution and issue fully resolved, say NorthLink

NorthLink Ferries vessel mv Hamnavoe had to be assisted back into the berth at Stromness after suffering engine trouble this morning.

A tug, Odin of Scapa, and a pilot boat went to escort the ship after it went down to being powered by just a single engine.

The ship is now tied up alongside the pier at Stromness.

NorthLink Ferries says the engine was shut down as a precaution. The issue has now been fully resolved and the engine is operating as normal.

All future sailings will operate as scheduled, the ferry operator has added.