Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 1st July 2009

OCEAN OBSERVER - Research vessel. (SAILED 10:35 TO BERYL FIELD)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 14:00 TO FISH FARMS)

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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SERENITY - Fishing trawler. @ 03:45 (SAILED 16:50 TO FISHING)

HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:25 (SAILED 17:25 TO KIRKWALL)

HASCOSAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:45 (SAILED 18:00 TO ABERDEEN)

HIRTA - Fisheries protection vessel. @ 10:25

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 21:10

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 30th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 18:15 TO FISH FARMS)

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

THOR PROVIDER - Guard vessel. (SAILED 02:10 TO SEA)

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

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DSV SEVEN PELICAN - Diving support vessel. @ 05:25 (SAILED 20:50 TO JURA FIELD)

CLIPPER ADVENTURER - Cruise ship. @ 06:50 (SAILED 11:30 TO OLDEN)

HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 19:15 TO ABERDEEN)

OCEAN OBSERVER - Research vessel. @ 09:15

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 11:30 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

BERYL - Fishing trawler. @ 11:55 (SAILED 23:25 TO FISHING)

CONCORDE - Fishing trawler. @ 12:10 (SAILED 23:25 TO FISHING)

BORDER HEATHER - Oil products tanker. @ 16:10 (SAILED 21:55 TO GRANGEMOUTH)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 23:40

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 29th June 2009

VOS SENTINEL - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 10:35 TO SEA)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 14:25 TO FISH FARMS)

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. (SAILED 18:00 TO ABERDEEN)

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:55 TO KIRKWALL)

RADIANCE - Fishing trawler. @ 10:40 (SAILED 20:40 TO FISHING)

SERENITY - Fishing trawler. @ 15:45 (SAILED 19:00 TO FISHING)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 17:30

THOR PROVIDER - Guard vessel. @ 20:20

Shetland/Bergen race and 1000 mile double hander

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Above shows the scene in Lerwick this weekend as the port plays host to the now established Shetland/Bergen race. Combined with the 1000 mile double hander race also over 50 yachts have been enjoying Shetland hospitality and glorious weather.

The first yachts arrived in little over 24 hours from Bergen on Thursday and the return leg set off this morning at 10:00am.

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 28th June 2009

VOS SENTINEL - Standby safety vessel.

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 11:25 TO FISH FARMS)

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry.

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

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UP ESMERALDA - Supply vessel. @ 07:10 (SAILED 13:15 TO SEDCO 704)

HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 19:00 TO ABERDEEN)

BENARKLE - Fishing trawler. @ 08:05 (SAILED 17:40 TO FISHING)

DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 09:15 (SAILED 22:00 TO KIRKWALL)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 16:50

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 27th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

TORDIS KNUTSEN - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 07:35 TO GULLFAKS FIELD)

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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 19:00 TO ABERDEEN)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40

VOS SENTINEL - Standby safety vessel. @ 09:00

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 26th June 2009

SUPREMITY - Oil products tanker. (SAILED 01:15 TO ABERDEEN)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

TORDIS KNUTSEN - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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GRAMPIAN CRUSADER - Standby safety vessel. @ 01:25 (SAILED 13:05 TO NINIAN FIELD)

HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:25 TO KIRKWALL)

HASCOSAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:45 (SAILED 18:00 TO ABERDEEN)

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 25th June 2009

PRESIDENT HUBERT - Tug. (SAILED 10:05 TO NORTH WEST HUTTON)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 12:00 TO FISH FARMS)

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 16:10 TO FOINAVEN FIELD)

TORDIS KNUTSEN - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 16:00 TO ROTTERDAM)

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DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 07:10 (SAILED 17:15 TO ABERDEEN)

HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 19:00 TO ABERDEEN)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 17:55 TO ABERDEEN)

BERYL - Fishing trawler. @ 11:20

CONCORDE - Fishing trawler. @ 11:25 (SAILED 14:00 TO FISHING)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @14:30

SUPREMITY - Oil products tanker. @ 17:10

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 24th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 07:45 TO FISH FARMS)

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

TORDIS KNUTSEN - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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RADIANCE - Fishing trawler. @ 05:00 (SAILED 23:20 TO FISHING)

ATHENA - Cruise ship. @ 05:55 (SAILED 12:05 TO REYKJAVIK)

HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:25 (SAILED 17:30 TO KIRKWALL)

HASCOSAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 18:00 TO ABERDEEN)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 09:25 (SAILED 13:50 TO FISH FARMS)

PRESIDENT HUBERT - Tug. @ 11:25

PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 13:05 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 21:10

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 23rd June 2009

VOS MARINER - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 06:40 TO SEA)

GRAMPIAN TALISMAN - Supply vessel. (SAILED 15:20 TO ALWYN)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 16:30 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

MARIANNE-G - Supply vessel. (SAILED 06:10 TO SURVEY AREA)

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

TORDIS KNUTSEN - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 9SAILED 19:05 TO ABERDEEN)

TOISA CREST - Supply vessel. @ 07:25 (SAILED 08:40 TO SEA)

SUPPLY EXPRESS - Supply vessel. @ 07:30 (SAILED 10:05 TO DON FIELD- JOHN SHAW)

FAR SOVEREIGN - Offshore tug/support vessel. @ 08:10 (SAILED 17:05 TO SEA)

FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:00 (SAILED 15:00 TO OUT SKERRIES)

VOS MARINER - Standbty safety vessel. @ 13:00 (SAILED 22:30 TO NORTHERN PRODUCER)

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler. @ 19:00

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 21:30

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 22nd June 2009

DSV SEVEN PELICAN - Diving support vessel. (SAILED 16:40 TO NORTH ALWYN)

VOS MARINER - Standby safety vessel.

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 14:55 TO FISH FARMS)

FIRDA - Reefer. (SAILED 17:20 TO AALESUND)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

GRAMPIAN GUARDIAN - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 13:05 TO BRAE FIELD)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. (SAILED 17:45 TO ABERDEEN)

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

DAROJA - General cargo vessel. (SAILED 01:50 TO KIRKWALL)

KITTY ROOSMALE NEPVEU - SAR craft. (SAILED 07:10 TO SEA)

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

TORDIS KNUTSEN - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:25 TO KIRKWALL)

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler. @ 09:10 (SAILED 12:20 TO SEA)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 16:55

MARIANNE-G - Supply vessel. @ 17:10

GRAMPIAN TALISMAN - Supply vessel. @ 21:10

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 21st June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 12:40 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry.

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

KITTY ROOSMALE NEPVEU - SAR Craft. (SAILED 10:25 TO SEA EXERCISES)

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER - Cruise ship.

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FIRDA - Reefer. @ 05:35

VOS MARINER - Standby safety vessel. @ 06:20

HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 19:05 TO ABERDEEN)

DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 09:05

KITTY ROOSMALE NEPVEU - @ 12:20

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 13:20 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

TORDIS KNUTSEN - Shuttle tanker. @ 13:50 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 14:40

DSV SEVEN PELICAN - Diving support vessel. @ 15:40

GRAMPIAN GUARDIAN - Standby safety vessel. @ 23:10

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 20th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 TO ABERDEEN)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40

UP ESMERALDA - Supply vessel. @ 08:05 (SAILED 13:10 TO SEDCO 704)

BENARKLE - Fishing trawler. @ 11:55 (SAILED 12:10 TO FISHING)

KITTY ROOSMALE NEPVEU - SAR Craft. @ 16:40

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER - Cruise ship. @ 19:15

R.N.L.I Round Bressay trip, Saturday 13th June

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Last Saturday saw the annual Lerwick lifeboat open day take place. With glorious weather prevailing alongside the usual fundraising events the traditional Round Bressay & Noss cruise courtesy of NorthLink Ferries also took place. Here are a selection of photos from that trip.

The Lerwick lifeboat Michael and Jane Vernon stalks the Hjaltland.

The Isle of Noss as seen from distance.

Sumburgh based coastguard helicopter Oscar Charlie hoovers above the packed decks for all to see.

Winching exercise in full swing, brave men these guys!!

The Noup of Noss better known as "seabird city"

Close encounter....Hjaltland dwarfed by the noup.....

Heading home....the lifeboat escorts the ferry heading for the North entrance.

Hjaltland aproaching Lerwick from the North, a first time for the ferry.

Thousands of pounds were raised during the day, a big thank you to NorthLink and Shetland Coastguard for a great day.....

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 19th June 2009

VOS VEDETTE - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 16:05 TO SEA)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

OCEAN OBSERVER - Research vessel. (SAILED 08:05 TO BRESSAY BANK)

JURA - Fisheries protection vessel. (SAILED 08:45 TO FISHERY PATROL)

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BLACK PRINCE - Cruise ship. @ 07:10 (SAILED 16:50 TO GREENOCK)

HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:40 TO KIRKWALL)

HASCOSAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 18:00 TO ABERDEEN)

RADIANCE - Fishing trawler. @ 12:40 (SAILED 13:05 TO FISHING)

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 18th June 2009

HIGHLAND CHAMPION - Supply vessel. (SAILED 11:35 TO MAGNUS FIELD)

BOS ANGLER - Research vessel. (SAILED 09:20 TO KILLYBEGS)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 09:40 TO FISH FARMS)

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

OCEAN OBSERVER - Research vessel.

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SIEM SUPPLIER - Supply vessel. @ 01:00 (SAILED 04:55 TO BYFORD DOLPHIN RIG)

DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 07:10 (SAILED 18:10 TO ABERDEEN)

HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 19:10 TO ABERDEEN)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 18:15 TO ABERDEEN)

JURA - Fisheries protection vessel. @ 09:55

FILLA - Out Skerries ferry. @ 10:10 (SAILED 14:50 TO OUT SKERRIES)

GOOD SHEPHERD IV - Fair Isle ferry. @ 11:10 (SAILED 15:30 TO FAIR ISLE)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 11:40

VOS VEDETTE - Standby safety vessel. @ 20:50

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 17th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 07:25 TO FISH FARMS)

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:30 TO KIRKWALL)

HASCOSAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 17:55 TO ABERDEEN)

ISLAND SKY - Cruise ship. @ 08:20 (SAILED 14:00 TO STROMNESS)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 10:30 (SAILED 13:20 TO FISH FARMS)

HIGHLAND CHAMPION - Supply vessel. @ 13:50

OCEAN OBSERVER - Research vessel. @ 16:40

BOS ANGLER - Research vessel. @ 18:30

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 22:20

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 16th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 14:30 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 TO ABERDEEN)

FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 09:50 (SAILED 14:50 TO OUT SKERRIES)

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler.

RONJA SETTLER - Live fish carrier. @ 19:05 (HARBOUR TRANSIT TO SCALLOWAY)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 19:25

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 15th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 14:50 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. (SAILED 17:45 TO ABERDEEN)

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 15:50 TO ROTTERDAM)

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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:35 TO KIRKWALL)

FAIRWAY - Fishing trawler. @ 12:40 (SAILED 19:50 TO FISHING)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 16:55

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 14th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 12:25 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:15 (SAILED 18:55 TO ABERDEEN)

RIG EXPRESS - Supply vessel. @ 07:20 (SAILED 15:00 TO HERMOD)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:35

DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 09:00 (SAILED 22:00 TO KIRKWALL)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 14:00

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 13th June 2009

VIKING RANGER - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 13:55 TO MAGNUS FIELD)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler. (SAILED 23:00 TO SKAGEN

PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED TO FIONAVEN FIELD)

PETROATLANTIC - Suttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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CAPELLA ENDEAVOUR - Sailing vessel. @ 05:40

HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 14:05 TO ISLE OF NOSS)

HASCOSAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 18:00 TO ABERDEEN)

BORDER HEATHER - Oil products tanker. @ 11:55 (SAILED 15:05 TO GRANGEMOUTH)

HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 16:15 (SAILED 18:50 TO ABERDEEN)

MARIANNE-G - Supply vessel. @ 19:10 (SAILED 22:40 TO EGGESBONES

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 12th June 2009

MAERSK FEEDER - Supply vessel. (SAILED 11:20 TO MAGNUS PLATFORM)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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VIKING RANGER - Standby safety vessel. @ 02:40 (SAILED 18:00 TO OFF LERWICK)

HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:25 (SAILED 17:25 TO KIRKWALL)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:45 (SAILED 17:50 TO ABERDEEN)

ARDENT II - Fishing trawler. @ 07:55 (SAILED 11:15 TO FISHING)

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 08:15 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

VIKING RANGER - Standby safety vessel. @ 21:00

North approach to Lerwick

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Looking South this photo shows Lerwick Harour's North entrance with the Greenhead base on the right and Bressay on the left. In the distance is Holmsgarth. After last years dredging the "north" channel is now a minimum 9 meters in depth allowing large ships transit of the harbour at all states of the tide.

A general view looking east towards Bressay.

The Rova Head light at the North end of the harbour.

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 11th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 07:50 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

BERGEN SURVEYOR - Research vessel. (SAILED 10:50 TO SEA)

PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 00:05 (SAILED 16:55 TO ABERDEEN)

HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:55 TO ABERDEEN)

MAERSK FETCHER - Supply vessel. @ 08:55 (SAILED 14:45 TO ABERDEEN)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 09:35 (SAILED 13:50 TO FISH FARMS)

FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:00 (SAILED 15:00 TO OUT SKERRIES)

GERDA SAELE -Live fish carrier. @ 16:55

MAERSK FEEDER - Supply vessel. @ 21:10

Yell arrival

Yell yesterday had a cruise ship call for most of the day.

The Professor Multanovskiy (1,573grt)  operated by Oceanwide Expeditions arrived in Burravoe early in the morning and anchored offshore. Previously an ex Russian research vessel, a number of these ships have found new carrers as "soft" expedition cruise ships heading off the beaten path to lesser known locations. 

Foula to the west of Shetland (famous due to the stranding of the White Star liner Oceanic) has also recieved visits this year.

This again underlines the popularity of Shetland as a cruise destination.

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 10th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 08:00 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANATARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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BERGEN SURVEYOR - Research vessel. @ 04:30

HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:20 TO KIRKWALL)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 17:55 TO ABERDEEN)

ROALD AMUNDSEN - Norwegian Navy Frigate. @ 09:35 (SAILED 14:50 TO SEA)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 09:45 (SAILED 13:20 TO FISH FARMS)

SERENITY - Fishing trawler. @ 10:00 (SAILED 12:30 TO FISHING)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 21:00

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 9th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 15:00 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

GOLDEN SPLENDOUR - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 02:15 TO FISHING)

KAREN ANN II - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 02:15 TO FISHING)

FAIRWAY - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 16:05 TO FISHING)

PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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NORTH VANGUARD - Supply vessel. @ 02:00 (SAILED 04:40 TO ABERDEEN)

HIGHLAND CHAMPION - Supply vessel . @ 05:35 (SAILED 13:15 TO MAGNUS FIELD)

GRAMPIAN OTTER - Standby safety vessel. @ 07:00 (SAILED 17:05 TO SEA)

HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 TO ABERDEEN)

FILLA - Out Skerreis ro-ro ferry. @ 10:00 (SAILED 15:00 TO OUT SKERRIES)

AZAMARA JOURNEY - Cruise ship. @ 10:40 (SAILED 19:00 TO THORSHAVN)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 20:10

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 8th June 2009

VOS SUPPORTER - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 16:00 TO SEDCO 714)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 15:10 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. (SAILED 17:55 TO ABERDEEN)

PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:20 TO KIRKWALL)

BENARKLE - Fishing trawler. @ 08:25 (SAILED 15:25 TO FISHING)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 17:00

GOLDEN SPLENDOUR - Fishing trawler. @ 19:40

KAREN ANN II - Fishing trawler. @ 19:50

FAIRWAY - Fishing trawler. @ 22:00

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 7th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 12:25 TO FISH FARMS)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

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MARTIN SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 04:10 (SAILED 12:55 TO SEA)

INDEPENDENCE - Tug. @ 06:20 (SAILED 07:00 TO SEA)

HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 19:00 TO ABERDEEN)

DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 09:10

PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 09:15 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

SIEM SUPPLIER - Supply vessel. @ 19:10 (SAILED 22:50 TO PETERHEAD)

VOS SUPPORTER - Standby safety vessel. @ 20:20

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 6th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

FAR SOVEREIGN - Offshore support vessel. (SAILED 10:50 TO SEA)

PRINCE ALBERT II - Cruise ship. (SAILED 13:05 TO ISLE OF NOSS THEN TRONDHIEM)

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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 19:00 TO ABERDEEN)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:55

AIDAcara maiden visit

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The above photo shows the AIDAcara heading towards her berth yesterday. The decent weather yesterday allowed her to berth rather than anchor as planned. 

She differs from her sister vessels by being the only one to have open bridge wings, built in 1996 this is the first of two visits to Shetland this summer.

AIDAcara heading impressively through the North ness channel

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Sailing time....a side thrust away from the pier and Invergordon is next stop for these passengers.

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 5th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

AMBER G - Standby/chase vessel. (SAILED 19:10 TO SEA)

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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:30 TO KIRKWALL)

HASCOSAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 18:00 TO ABERDEEN)

FAR SOVERIEGN - Offshore support vessel. @ 07:55

PRINCE ALBERT II - Cruise ship. @ 17:10

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 4th June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

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DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 07:10 (SAILED 19:30 TO ABERDEEN)

HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 19:00 TO ABERDEEN)

AIDAcara - Cruise ship. @ 07:45 (SAILED 18:00 TO INVERGORDON)

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:55 (SAILED 17:50 TO ABERDEEN)

FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 09:55 (SAILED 15:00 TO OUT SKERRIES)

GOOD SHEPHERD IV - Fair Isle ferry. @ 10:50 (SAILED 15:30 TO FAIR ISLE)

AMBER G - Standby safety vessel. @ 16:50

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 3rd June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) 9SAILED 15:50 TO FOINAVEN FIELD)

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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20

HASCOSAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40

SUBSEA VIKING - Well stimulation vessel. @ 12:50 (SAILED 15:50 TO WEST OF SHETLAND)

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 2nd June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 13:25 TO FISH FARM)

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

TRANSCEND - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 00:20 TO FISHING)

SEA DWELLER - Oil products tanker. (SAILED 09:30 TO GRANGEMOUTH)

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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20

PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 10:00 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:10

ISLAND SKY - Cruise ship. @ 14:10 (SAILED 18:40 TO ISLE OF NOSS-NORTH RONA)

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 15:35

General photo selection

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Just one of the many sail visitors during the last few days as the summer season kicks in.  Gedania is viewed berthed on the outside arm of the small boat harbour.

Expedition cruise ship at Holmsgarth getting some waste disposal treatment last week

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Shetland's 'little' Tall ship Swan berthed at Albert Dock getting set for her summer sailing programme.

Scottish fisheries research ship Scotia berthed at Victoria Pier last week.

Lastly the sun shines on Deutschland bathed in sunshine during her brief stay in Lerwick.

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 1st June 2009

GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.

RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.

ANTARCTIC - Shetland pelagic trawler.

TRANSCEND - Fishing trawler.

CLARE - Freight ro-ro ferry.

STATSRAAD LEHMKHUL - Sail Training vessel. (SAILED 10:30 TO BERGEN)

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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:15

CHARISMA - Shetland pelagic trawler. 

BORDER HEATHER - Oil products tanker. @ 17:50 (SAILED 23:50 TO GRANGEMOUTH)

SEA DWELLER - Oil products tanker. @ 19:15