Lerwick Harbour to showcase fishing sector strengths at Skipper Expo

The Authority, alongside Shetland Islands Council (C14), Scholes Chartered Accountants (C13) and Malakoff Limited (C15), reflect a collaborative approach to promoting the islands’ offer to the fishing industry.

The exhibition provides an opportunity to reinforce the advantages of landing catch in Shetland, including proximity to rich fishing grounds, reducing fuel costs, carbon emissions and transit times, alongside access to modern facilities and services. Through the ‘Land in Shetland’ initiative, partners continue to promote the efficiency and value of landing into Lerwick.

Lerwick Harbour’s whitefish market offers significant capacity for landings, strengthening its position as one of the UK’s leading ports for handling fish. Investment has also included a new container park to support the whitefish fleet.

Further infrastructure enhancements are supporting both whitefish and pelagic sectors, with high-capacity shore power connections enabling vessels to meet power requirements at berth without running auxiliary engines, improving efficiency and reducing emissions.

Ongoing dredging works in the North Harbour area will deepen and widen the North Ness channel and improve access to key berths, including Mair’s Pier and Gremista Quay. The project, due for completion in 2026, will support future development and capacity for the pelagic fleet.

Captain Calum GrainsLerwick Port Authority Chief Executive

Skipper Expo provides a valuable opportunity to engage directly with vessel operators and industry partners. The Authority continues to invest in infrastructure and services to support the fishing sector, and we are keen to highlight the practical and commercial benefits of landing into Shetland.”
Lerwick Port Authority looks forward to engaging with vessel operators, industry stakeholders and partners at the event, and continuing to promote the benefits of operating from Shetland.