Lerwick Port Authority

Britain’s 'Top' Port - #Lerwick Harbour, #Shetland Islands, is the UK's most northerly commercial deep-water port.

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🚢 Find us at Scottish Skipper Expo in Aberdeen this week 👋Lerwick Port Authority will be at stand C11, showcasing the benefits of landing into Shetland and our continued investment in fishing infrastructure.

Come and speak to the team.
#SkipperExpo #Fishing #Shetland #LandInShetland @SkipperEditor

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We’re proud to support Cruise Forward – Maximising Shetland’s Potential on 12 March 2026 at @MareelShetland.

The one-day programme offers an experienced line-up of international and industry speakers who will share insight into cruise trends, expedition cruising and how communities can develop market-ready visitor experiences.
📍 Mareel, Lerwick
🕤 9.30am–3.30pm
🎟 Free to attend (registration required) 👉https://t.co/aRyi2icdxw
#CruiseTourism #Shetland #LerwickHarbour #VisitorEconomy #LocalBusiness

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Today is #TimeToTalkDay 💬 Lerwick Port Authority is proud to support the UK’s biggest mental health conversation.

Taking a moment to check in, listen or start a conversation can make a real difference. By talking more openly about mental health, we can help reduce stigma and create more supportive workplaces and communities.

Every conversation counts. If you or someone you care about needs support, visit https://t.co/rx32flVXaK
#MentalHealthAwareness #WellbeingAtWork #LerwickHarbour #Shetland

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Conversations about mental health matter - and sometimes, starting them is the hardest part 💬
Ahead of #TimeToTalkDay this week (5th Feb), Lerwick Port Authority is supporting the UK’s biggest mental health conversation, encouraging people to talk openly, listen without judgement and support one another.
Find out more 👉 https://t.co/h1HDsGDMXj
#MentalHealthAwareness #WellbeingAtWork #LerwickHarbour #Shetland

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🏆 The Lerwick Town Centre Business Awards launch today! Proud to sponsor this inaugural celebration by #LivingLerwick — recognising the businesses & people who help make Lerwick vibrant & welcoming.

We’ll also present the Town Centre Champion Award in March. Vote now 👉 https://t.co/VdkURwP2ba
#LerwickHarbour #Shetland #BusinessAwards

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Our new container park at Gremista is now complete, offering 24 secure, 20ft storage units for the inshore fishing industry. Built by Frank L Johnston Shetland Ltd, with support from the UK Seafood Fund & Lerwick Port Authority 📩 Enquiries welcome: https://t.co/kchV8TphBr
#Shetland #Fishing #Seafood #maritime

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🚢 Another successful #cruise season closes at #LerwickHarbour!
127 vessels & 129,900+ passengers visited Shetland in 2025 🌊
With bookings confirmed into 2030 & major dredging works ahead, the outlook is bright for Lerwick’s cruise sector.
🔗 https://t.co/rG5YWPBhgl
#Shetland #CruiseTourism #Maritime

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👏 Lerwick’s Cruise & Marketing Manager, Melanie Henderson, appointed Chair of @cruise_scotland - promoting Scotland as a leading cruise destination through collaboration, innovation & sustainable growth⚓️
#LerwickHarbour #CruiseScotland #CruiseTourism #Shetland #Maritime

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🎉🌊 Celebrating 20 years of cleaner seas!
Lerwick Port Authority joined the Shetland fishing industry and sector stakeholders today to mark the 20th anniversary of the Fishing for Litter campaign, helping to keep our oceans free from litter 🐟💙
Since its launch in Shetland in 2005, local boats have landed around 75 tonnes of litter at Lerwick Harbour! 🚢♻️
Coordinated by KIMO, in partnership with Grampian and Shetland Islands Councils, the Scottish campaign now spans 38 ports and 480 vessels, removing roughly 2,650 tonnes of litter from the ocean over the past two decades 🌍✨

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🌿Digging in for the future!
Sound Primary pupils joined #LerwickHarbour to plant trees & shrubs 🌳💚 helping boost biodiversity & support a greener harbour 🌊 The ongoing tree planting and rewilding efforts are an annual part of our biodiversity efforts. Inspiring work from the next generation 👏

📸 Full story & photos: https://t.co/PibYXiYAhI
#Shetland #Community #Sustainability #Environment #Rewilding

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🚢 New report shows the huge value of #CruiseTourism to Scotland:

💷 £343m total economic output
📈 £173m GDP contribution
👩💼 4,712 jobs supported
💰 £145m in wages
🏛️ £61m in tax revenues

Read more 👉 https://t.co/CNSyOuW5CL
#LerwickHarbour #Shetland #CruiseScotland @CLIAGlobal

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Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney visited #LerwickHarbour today, accompanied by CEO Captain Calum Grains, seeing progress on our largest capital project with dredger Magnor at work.

Discussions also covered Shetland’s economy, cruise tourism & the proposed passenger levy.
🔗 https://t.co/QgLwkthnGH

#Shetland #Maritime #PortDevelopments #FirstMinister #cruisepassengerlevy #energysector #fishing #cruisescotland

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🚢 Phase 2 of major dredging at #LerwickHarbour begins mid-August after Phase 1 finished on time & budget.

The world’s largest backhoe dredger, Magnor, has arrived to continue works, led by Arch Henderson & supported by @BankofScotland & @HIEScotland.

🔗 https://t.co/8pPQCSKqUS

📸 Credit: Shetland Flyer Aerial Media.

#Maritime #Infrastructure #PortDevelopments #Boskalis

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🌊 Young islanders at the helm! Today we welcomed @ShetlandYouth, YouthScotland and @JimFairlieLogie MSP to Lerwick Port Authority Offices to talk ferries, under-22 travel, & making it easier to stay connected across the isles.
#YouthVoice #Shetland #IslandsPlan

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📚 New at Victoria Pier: “Nuffin' but Puffins” by artist Caroline Coate - part of the colourful #CLANBookBenchTrail by @CLANSupport & @wildinart!

We’re proud to support CLAN’s ongoing impact in #Shetland. Come and see it & snap a pic! 🐧
🔗 https://t.co/RNFX1yU7wX #Lerwick

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A big Shetland welcome to @VirginVoyages’ Scarlet Lady on her maiden call to @LerwickPort ! 🎉⚓️ A vibrant visit with the Jarl Squad adding extra flair. Thanks to Martin, Rafaela & Victor for the warm hospitality — we hope to see you again soon! #CruiseShetland #cruisescotland #cruiseeurope #ScarletLady