Work begins on Hamnavoe repairs

The Hamnavoe is now berthed in Rosyth Dockyard, where engine repairs are under way.

Stuart Garrett, managing director of Serco NorthLink Ferries, said: “The mv Hamnavoe is currently docked in a wet basin at Rosyth Dockyard, where all preparatory work is progressing according to plan while we await the delivery of the new crankshaft, scheduled to arrive on Tuesday.

“We are continuing in our efforts to look for a suitable replacement passenger ferry while the mv Hamnavoe is being repaired. NorthLink has also added a freight crossing from mv Helliar, which is running a twice daily freight service between Scrabster and Stromness to ensure that businesses can continue to move goods between Orkney and Caithness.”