Oil Service Base
Decommissioning
Fishing
Cargo
Ferry Terminal
Cruise Ships
Yachts
Sail Training
LATEST NEWS
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January 28 2010
Positive pointers for the future at Lerwick Harbour in mixed year
The strategy to further develop Lerwick Harbour’s role as a deep-water port serving the offshore oil and gas industry, including decommissioning projects, has been reinforced by activity last year.
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January 19 2010
Sail Training Shetland succeeds in gaining Charitable status
Sail Training Shetland is pleased to announce that it has received Charitable Status since its formation in early 2009.
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January 5 2010
Harbour Charges held for 2010
Lerwick Port Authority’s Harbour Charges from 1 January 2010 are held at the same rates as 2009.
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Cert No: EMS 524100
Cert No: FS 32544
Welcome to Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Harbour, with modern, versatile facilities for a wide variety of users, is the principal commercial port for Shetland and a key component in the islands’ economy.
At the crossroads of the North Sea and North-east Atlantic, Lerwick Harbour is Britain’s “Top Port” – the most northerly commercial harbour in the country. With two entrances, the sheltered, deep-water port is open to shipping in all weathers and operates around the clock, handling over 5,000 vessels annually.
Comprehensive support services and facilities are provided by a range of companies. Lerwick Harbour is:
- A major fishing port and processing centre
- A leading centre of marine support for exploration, development, production and decommissioning by the offshore oil & gas industry
- An important ferry port, with roll-on/roll-off services for passengers, freight, livestock and vehicles on Scottish mainland and Orkney Islands routes
- A freight facility for general cargo
- A popular port-of-call for cruise ships, yachts and sail training vessels
LOCATION
FACILITIES
view moreLerwick Harbour's first-class facilities and services include:
- Deep-water berthing
- 3,200 metres of quays
- Competitive support services
- Dedicated decommissioning facilities
- Repair and maintenance of ships and equipment, with slipway
- Warehousing & open storage
- Bunkering & stores
- Waste disposal, including an incinerator and a drill cuttings disposal plant
- Ships’ Agencies
- Diving & surveying