From 1 January 2016, Lerwick’s tariff for harbour charges will increase by an inflationary 1%.

The downturn in offshore industry operations, a cyclical cruise season and lower fish landings have combined to reduce activity at Lerwick Harbour in the first nine months of 2015.

After a calm ferry crossing, artist Jo Chapman arrived in Lerwick last week to begin her ten week residency here.

Major milestone for new quay

Lerwick’s Holmsgarth North project reached a major milestone at the weekend with completion of the sheet pile walls of the new pier.

Cruise records galore in prospect at Lerwick

Port expecting best season yet in 2016

Lerwick makes ready for surprise cruise call

Lerwick Harbour is making ready for a surprise visit by the 123 metre cruise ship Hanseatic.

John Henderson, Managing Director of Ocean Kinetics Limited, has been appointed to the Board of Lerwick Port Authority as a non-executive member.

Key forecasts met, but challenges mean cautious outlook.

Brian Anderson has been appointed Chairman of Lerwick Port Authority at the board’s Annual General Meeting in July.

Victoria Pier Car Park Charity Day

Lerwick Port Authority’s Victoria Pier Car Park is having a special charity day on Saturday to coincide with the start of Living Lerwick’s Shopping Week.

Bergen Shetland Race Yachts at Lerwick

The yacht Serenity, skippered by Fridtjov Bergmann, proudly flies the Bergen Shetland Blue Ribbon as first to finish this year’s race across the North Sea from Norway.

Yachts competing in the annual Bergen-Shetland Race will arrive in Lerwick Harbour next week for the highlight of the port’s yachting season.

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

Lerwick contributing to ongoing investment in Shetland fishing industry

Projects include further expansion of port’s infrastructure

The accommodation vessel SNAV Toscana is due to leave Lerwick on 19 May to return to the Mediterranean for her next charter.

Mixed fortunes and positive signs for activity

A further accommodation ship, Ocean Atlantic, is due at Lerwick on Monday 27 April 2015 and is on its way from Portland in Dorset.

…and 2016 should rewrite port’s record books.

Lerwick Port Authority's March 2015 bulletin highlights recent local investment and positive developments in the fishing and seafood at Lerwick.

An accommodation ship, the SNAV Toscana is due at Lerwick on or around 6 March 2015 to supplement the floating accommodation at the port.

Quay contract awarded for versatile berthing

Multi-user, deep-water extension to service subsea projects and decommissioning.

Traffic in 2014 meets forecast