THE SKIPPER of a trawler which collided with its sister vessel had left the wheelhouse because he was “excited to view” a “quality catch”, according to an accident report. Read more Shetland News …
THE COUNTDOWN is now on to welcome the Tall Ships to the isles next week as they leave Norway this evening (Tuesday). After four days of events in Fredrikstad, the ships are departing for the cruise in company leg of the races. Read more Shetland News …
THE NEW 80 metre Altaire LK429 was launched at the Danish shipyard Karstensens Skibsværft, in Skagen, at the weekend. A large group of crew, family members, friends and invited guests travelled to Denmark for the occasion. The large pelagic trawler was ordered in December 2020 and will based at the Collafirth Pier. At 79. Read more Shetland News …
A SMALL boat created by marine scientists in the US could soon land on Shetland’s shores. Conscriptus was launched by students at the Brien McMahon High School in Connecticut in May last year. The unmanned boat has a tracker inside and the aim of the project was to give students experience in marine industry and […] Shetland News …