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NorthLink Ferries

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Type: Company

Name: NorthLink Ferries

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Aberdeen Harbour Border Policing Command Operation

If you are a victim or witness to crime you can report it here.You can also contact your local community team. A crackdown on organised crime and anti-social behaviour and traffic offences took place at Aberdeen Harbour today, (Friday, May 24).The operation ... [Published Police Scotland - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Scotland, Organized Crime, George MacDonald

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Serco Group plc

Hamnavoe suffered further problems as it is due to return to service

Facebook Tweet GoogleHamnavoe: the vessel has been hit by a further setback.© STVA ferry which suffered a breakdown last month has suffered further problems as it prepares to return to service.The MV Hamnavoe underwent repair work after suffering a crankshaft ... [Published Stv.tv - May 20 2013]

Entities: NorthLink Ferries, Ferry, Serco Group plc

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Ferry company under fire over Nazi logo

Nazi viking? The Northlink Ferries logo has upset some. A Scottish ferry company has come under fire over its logo, which critics have described as "Nazi symbolism". Serco NorthLink launched a marketing campaign earlier this year centred around the fictional ... [Published The Sydney News - May 06 2013]

Entities: Nazi, Ferry, NorthLink Ferries, Serco Group plc

First reported May 04 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 1 reports

Setting sail for Orkney

VisitScotland can confirm that Orkney is still very much open for business following the temporary suspension of the NorthLink ferry service, MV Hamnavoe which runs between Scrabster and Stromness. The ferry was taken from service at short notice due ... [Published Travel News - May 04 2013]

Entities: Pentland Ferries Ltd, NorthLink Ferries, Ferry, John O Groats

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 4 reports

Shipping union adds to Orkney woes on disabled Serco Northlink ferry

The MV Hamnavoe has limped to Rosyth on one engine for repair to her starboard engine’s crankshaft.Northern Isles Ferry Services operator, the controversial Serco Northlink, expects her to be back in service by 24th May at the latest.In the meantime, ... [Published For Argyll.com - May 03 2013]

Entities: Serco Group plc, Ferry, Pentland Ferries Ltd, NorthLink Ferries

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 2 reports

NorthLink Ferries

Orkney councillors to meet NorthLink and government over ferry problem

Orkney Islands Council is to hold talks with Northlink and the Scottish Government amid growing concern over the ongoing loss of the lifeline Stromness-Scabster ferry service.With the Hamnavoe out of action until at least May 24, the local authority is ... [Published Stv.tv - May 02 2013]

Entities: Ferry, Alistair Buchan, NorthLink Ferries

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Serco Northlink Ferries now in trouble over new logo

The new ‘Magnus the Viking’ logo adopted to distinguish the NorthLink Ferries run by privateer Serco from the former Scottish Government owned Northlink Ferries has fired an Up Helly Aa of a stushie all of its own in the tourism market for the Northern ... [Published For Argyll.com - May 01 2013]

Entities: Serco Group plc, NorthLink Ferries, Scottish Government, Ferry

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Northlink Ferries logo showing similarities to Nazi symbol

A GERMAN tour operator has accused a Scots ferry operator of adopting a ‘Nazi symbol’ as its new logo.Serco NorthLink launched a marketing campaign in February – centred on fictional character Magnus the Viking who they say symbolises “dynamism, power ... [Published Deadline News - May 01 2013]

Entities: NorthLink Ferries, Serco Group plc, Nazi

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 3 reports

Search for Orkney ferry replacement

The operator of an Orkney ferry which could be out of action for a month has said it is trying to find a temporary alternative vessel for the route.The Hamnavoe service to Scrabster has suffered engine problems and Serco NorthLink say there are no plans ... [Published BBC - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Serco Group plc, Ferry, NorthLink Ferries, Liam McArthur

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

Stagecoach to bid for Docklands railway franchise

PERTH-based transport operator Stagecoach has been shortlisted to bid for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) franchise by Transport for London.Stagecoach now finds itself up against incumbent DLR operator Serco, a joint venture between Keolis (UK) and ... [Published Herald Scotland - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Docklands Light Railway, Transport for London, Serco Group plc, Keolis, NorthLink Ferries

First reported Dec 24 2012 - Updated Dec 24 2012 - 1 reports

Soggy start to Christmas as floods hit homes again

THOUSANDS of Scots had a miserable start to the Christmas holidays as severe floods hit the country, causing dozens of homes to be evacuated.Most of Scotland experienced a deluge of heavy rain over the weekend and environment protection agency Sepa issued ... [Published Herald Scotland - Dec 24 2012]

Entities: Flooding, Met Office, NorthLink Ferries, Mackie Academy, Wales

First reported Dec 04 2012 - Updated Dec 04 2012 - 1 reports

Ferry workers vote for strike action

The threat of disruption to lifeline ferry services has returned after crews voted for strike action.There are calls for the Scottish Government to intervene in the dispute, which will affect ferries to Orkney and Shetland.The ballot for industrial action ... [Published Herald Scotland - Dec 04 2012]

Entities: Ferry, Serco Group plc, NorthLink Ferries

Quotes

Captain Ray Shaw, Harbour Master at Aberdeen Harbour, said: "Aberdeen Harbour are happy to work with Police Scotland in any operation that helps tackle crime, and assists in keeping our local community safe."

Aberdeen Harbour Border Policing Command Operation [Published Police Scotland - 9 hours ago]

Councillor Heddle added: "We welcome the company's efforts to introduce a temporary freight service between Scrabster and Stromness - and it is good to know that the Hamnavoe is heading south for repairs. "The clear signposting to alternative services and the shuttle buses being provided by Serco Northlink are also positive measures that assist hauliers and travellers. "These are steps in the right direction, and the message from all concerned is that Orkney is still open for business - do not be discouraged from travelling. ""

Talks to be held over ferry problems [Published BBC - May 02 2013]

"So I wasn't too worried when I first heard the ferry was off, but then we all realised there was no backup and no plan B "

Orkney islanders at sea without Stromness ferry [Published Herald Scotland - May 02 2013]

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Aberdeen Harbour Border Policing Command Operation [Published Police Scotland - 9 hours ago]
Hamnavoe suffered further problems as it is due... [Published Stv.tv - May 20 2013]
Scottish Natural Heritage [Published Individual.com - May 07 2013]
Ferry company under fire over Nazi logo [Published The Sydney News - May 06 2013]
Setting sail for Orkney [Published Travel News - May 04 2013]
Shipping union adds to Orkney woes on disabled ... [Published For Argyll.com - May 03 2013]
Sutherland to be hit by ferry breakdown [Published Northern Times - May 03 2013]
Freight and Passenger Ferry Breakdown Means Rep... [Published Handy Shipping Guide - May 03 2013]
Talks to be held over ferry problems [Published BBC - May 02 2013]
02/05/13 - Setting sail for Orkney this May [Published Visit Scotland - May 02 2013]
Orkney councillors to meet NorthLink and govern... [Published Stv.tv - May 02 2013]
Orkney islanders at sea without Stromness ferry [Published Herald Scotland - May 02 2013]
Serco Northlink Ferries now in trouble over new... [Published For Argyll.com - May 01 2013]
Northlink Ferries logo showing similarities to ... [Published Deadline News - May 01 2013]
Repairs scheduled to begin on lifeline Orkney I... [Published Stv.tv - May 01 2013]
Search for Orkney ferry replacement [Published BBC - Apr 30 2013]
Search for back-up ship after vital ferry is cr... [Published Herald Scotland - Apr 30 2013]
Row after fault halts Orkney-Caithness ferry [Published The Scotsman - Apr 29 2013]
Stagecoach to bid for Docklands railway franchise [Published Herald Scotland - Apr 18 2013]
Soggy start to Christmas as floods hit homes again [Published Herald Scotland - Dec 24 2012]
Ferry workers vote for strike action [Published Herald Scotland - Dec 04 2012]
Ferry firm is condemned over plans to cut staffing [Published Herald Scotland - Oct 20 2012]