Lerwick Port Authority
@LerwickPort
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Britain’s 'Top' Port - #Lerwick Harbour, #Shetland Islands, is the UK's most northerly commercial deep-water port.
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Joined December 2022
📚 New at Victoria Pier: “Nuffin' but Puffins” by artist Caroline Coate - part of the colourful #CLANBookBenchTrail by @CLANSupport & @wildinart!. We’re proud to support CLAN’s ongoing impact in #Shetland. Come and see it & snap a pic! 🐧.🔗 #Lerwick
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A big Shetland welcome to @VirginVoyages’ Scarlet Lady on her maiden call to @LerwickPort ! 🎉⚓️ A vibrant visit with the Jarl Squad adding extra flair. Thanks to Martin, Rafaela & Victor for the warm hospitality — we hope to see you again soon! #CruiseShetland #cruisescotland
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A warm Shetland welcome to Seven Seas Grandeur on her maiden call to Lerwick! 🇬🇧⚓️ Thanks to the Captain & crew for their hospitality. A proud moment for @LerwickPort & a memorable visit from @RegentCruises' stunning ultra-luxury ship. #CruiseShetland #CruiseScotland
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⛵ Proud to support @sailtr_shetland in giving 26 young islanders hands-on experience in this year’s #TallShipsRaces 🌊. From Dunkirk to Esbjerg via Aberdeen & Kristiansand - including time aboard Swan LK243 & international vessels. Find out more at 👉
lerwick-harbour.co.uk
Lerwick Port Authority is proud to continue its support of Sail Training Shetland, helping inspire the next generation of seafarers through participation in this year’s spectacular Tall Ships Races.
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New partnership at Dales Voe Base 🤝. @BrownandMason joins Peterson Energy Logistics at Lerwick to target large-scale offshore #decommissioning projects. Strategically located with deep water access and industry-ready quayside 💪.🔗 . 📸 © Alexander.
lerwick-harbour.co.uk
Brown & Mason and Peterson join forces
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📢 Lerwick Port Authority has reappointed John Henderson as Chair and Colin Nicholson as Deputy Chair for another year, following our AGM on 15 July. We’re also pleased to confirm the return of Sheila Keith, Colin Leask & Richard Williamson to the Board for a 3-year term.
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🚢 Lerwick Port Authority is proud to support a major winter internal upgrade of historic Shetland Fifie Swan LK243. Upgrades include improved galley, storage, and shower facilities - enhancing sail training & charter experiences 🛠️. 🔗 #LerwickHarbour
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A busy mid-summer's weekend at @LerwickPort as we welcomed Vista(@OceaniaCruises) & World Voyager (@AtlasCruises) on maiden calls! 🛳️.The Jarl Squad & Junior Jarl Squad giving warm Shetland welcomes with Viking flair, music & midsummer energy! ⚔️🌞⚓️.#CruiseScotland #Lerwick
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🚢Lerwick Harbour continues to evolve, with a major dredging programme - the port’s largest capital project to date - enhancing access for key sectors including cruise, energy and fishing. 🛳️ 138 cruise calls expected by October, but concerns raised over proposed passenger.
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📢 Lerwick Port Authority has launched a two-phase capital dredging project to boost its deep-water capabilities. Phase 1: £3.2M contract awarded to @BoskalisWessie, global maritime specialists 🛳️. Full story & the port’s evolution since 2008 here:
lerwick-harbour.co.uk
Deepening will improve Shetland port’s capabilities across sectors
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⛵️ International yachts from Scandinavia & Europe will sail into #LerwickHarbour next week for the annual #Bergen2Shetland and #NorthSeaTriangle races🟡. 29 yachts set off from Norway on 18 June, expected from Thu 19 - with Shetland’s own Swiftwing competing! More info:
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A WWII flotilla from #Norway sails to #Shetland for the 80th #VEDay 🇳🇴🇬🇧.Five historic ships arrive tomorrow, 6 May, open for tours, exhibits & talks. Commemorations on 8 May in Lerwick & Scalloway. Read more 👉 #LerwickHarbour.
lerwick-harbour.co.uk
A flotilla of five restored historic vessels from World War Two will cross the North Sea from Norway to Shetland under the banner of the “Liberation Convoy 2025”, to be in Lerwick for the 80th...
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Swan LK243 celebrates 125 years since launch at Hay’s Dock, Lerwick🚢 Open day onboard this weekend! . 🗓️ Sun 4 May, 10am–4pm .📍 Hay’s Dock. Exhibition: 3 May–22 June at @ShetlandMandA . Read more 👉 #Shetland #TheSwanTrust #TallShips @sailtr_shetland.
lerwick-harbour.co.uk
Shetland’s own tall ship, Swan LK243, is set to sail into history again with the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the vessel’s launch at Hay’s Dock, Lerwick in May 1900.
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Lerwick Port Authority's Cruise & Marketing Manager Melanie Henderson appointed to @CruiseScotland's management committee. With 1.1M cruise passengers visiting Scottish ports in 2024, Cruise Scotland helps to maintain its world-class cruise destination status. #LerwickHarbour
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🚢Lerwick’s 2025 Cruise Season Sets Sail!🌊. The first of 145 cruise ships, Viking Vela, has arrived with 980+ guests exploring Shetland! @VikingCruises leads with 21 calls, alongside 8 maiden visits, including @Virgin Cruises Scarlet Lady & @ritzcarltonyc Ilma. A fantastic
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