Oil-related activity at Lerwick Harbour is showing a significant increase this year, with arrivals of offshore industry vessels, their tonnage and cargo handled all up by more than half in the first nine months compared with the same period in 2010.

Statsraad Lehmkuhl - 75th arrival at Lerwick Harbour

Lerwick Port Authority marked 75 calls of the magnificent tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl to Lerwick with a presentation onboard during a call at the end of the 2011 season.

Outlook already positive for 2012

Lerwick Port Authority’s latest Bulletin on deep-water infrastrucure in the port is now available.

Sailing home - Shetland Captain cruises into home port!

From the high seas to home port – that’s the special voyage made over the weekend by Shetland-raised Staff Captain, Magnus Davidson, when the cruise ship Azamara Journey sailed into Lerwick Harbour on Sunday.

25 years service – Stephen Breivik

On reaching the milestone of 25 years service with Lerwick Port Authority, boatman Stephen Breivik is pictured receiving a presentation from the Chairman of the Authority.

An opportunity to view images from The Tall Ships Races visit to Lerwick.

Increases in activity across sectors

The departure of the Tall Ships fleet which was scheduled for Sunday 24 July has been postponed for 24 hours.

Harry Jamieson is the new Chairman of Lerwick Port Authority.

Norwegian Class B Tall Ship, Auno, is first of 56 ships to dock

A number of temporary pontoons are being made available to assist with berthing visiting yachts during the Tall Ships Races at Lerwick.

Lerwick Harbour expanding deep-water infrastructure

Offshore industry and others to benefit from reclamation and construction.

Largest cruise ships yet at Lerwick

Costa Pacifica has sailed into the record books at Lerwick, with the 114,500 gross tonnes vessel becoming the largest cruise ship yet to visit the Shetland port, just four days after the 113,651 gross tonnes Crown Princess broke the previous record

More than 80 yachts and hundreds of crew will sail into Lerwick Harbour later this month when three international events converge on the Shetland port for the high point of the islands’ yachting season.

Three Members of Lerwick Port Authority have been re-appointed to the Board of the Authority

All on board for celebrations at Lerwick Boating Club

A joint press release issued by Lerwick Port Authority and Lerwick Boating Club

First quarter increase in passenger traffic points to busy year

Public notice issued by Lerwick Port Authority regarding Fishing Gear and Nets.

First cruise ship of record season for Lerwick

Busy summer for Shetland port

All aboard as young Shetlanders set sail with The Tall Ships Races 2011

42 young people selected to take part in fantastic sea voyage.

25 years service - Charles Smith

Having recently completed 25 years service with Lerwick Port Authority, harbour pilot Charles Smith is pictured being congratulated by the Chairman of the Authority.

Shetland Islands attracting larger cruise vessels

Another record year in prospect for Lerwick Harbour

The outlook for activity at Lerwick Harbour in 2011 is positive, following a better-than-expected performance last year, with increased traffic across several key sectors.