Lerwick Harbour is a modern port, with versatile facilities serving a wide range of users. With two entrances, it is open to shipping in all weathers and operates around-the-clock.

The principal port for Shetland, Lerwick is a vital component in the islands' economic infrastructure. At the crossroads of the North Sea and the North-east Atlantic, it is also Britain's most northerly commercial port.

Since the 1960’s, in excess of £60 million has been invested in the redevelopment of the port which handles around 5,500 vessels annually.

The Port Authority has interests in Shetland Catch, the major pelagic fish producer; Shetland Fish Products, which produces fishmeal and fish oil; and in an extensive property portfolio.

Comprehensive support services and facilities are provided by a range of companies.

• A major fishing port
• A key centre of marine support for the offshore oil & gas & decommissioning industries
• An important ferry port, including roll-on roll-off services for passengers and freight on Scottish routes
• A freight facility for general cargo
• An increasingly popular port-of-call for cruise ships and yachts

Lerwick Harbour's first-class facilities include:

• Deep-water berthing
• 3,200 metres of quays
• Competitive support services
• 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

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