Mv-Hjaltland Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

**Title: Repairs Underway for 'Hjaltland' in Aberdeen** On April 15, a specialized team commenced inspections on the malfunctioning bow doors of the 'Hjaltland' in Aberdeen, following a delay that left the ferry stranded. Originally scheduled for departure from Lerwick at 5:30 p.m. on April 10, the vessel was unable to set sail until well after 11 p.m., finally reaching Kirkwall at 9 a.m. the next morning. If the inspections reveal the need for additional parts, it could require multiple visits to complete the necessary repairs. However, ferry services will proceed as usual, even if the repair timeline extends beyond a single visit.

Title: 'Hjaltland' Ferry Delayed by Technical Glitch, Arrives Late in Kirkwall The 'Hjaltland' ferry experienced significant delays on its journey to Kirkwall, arriving nearly 10 hours behind schedule on April 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Originally scheduled to depart from Lerwick at 5:30 p.m. bound for Kirkwall and Aberdeen, the vessel encountered a technical malfunction related to its bow door. Crew members worked diligently to resolve the mechanical issue, enabling the ‘Hjaltland’ to finally set sail at 11 p.m. Following the departure from Lerwick, the ferry made a swift journey to Aberdeen, leaving only after completing all necessary passenger and cargo loading operations. Travelers and cargo operators alike were eager for updates during the prolonged delay, but thanks to the quick efforts of the staff aboard, the 'Hjaltland' was able to continue its service along the vital maritime route.

An inquiry has been launched into a dry dock flood which has left the 'Hjaltland' out of action at the Rosyth Shipyard on the night of Feb 20,2025, as a consequence of flooding in the pump room. The work that needed to be done following the flooding was including stripping out and testing all the pumps. Breakers, circuit boards and control panels had to be replaced, cables had to be stripped back and replaced.”there has been a very intensive set of works undertaken since the dry dock incident. It a was unclear when the vessel is due to return to schedule.

On Oct 20, 2024, a rescue helicopter has been scrambled to the 'Hjaltland' following an incident onboard. A passenger has been airlifted from the ferry after suffering from a suspected broken bone in the evening hours off Peterhead. A helicopter from Inverness was sent to hoistt the patient. The 'Hjaltland' was sailing to Orkney and Shetland en route from Aberdeen.

The saliling of the 'Hjaltland' on Feb 18, 2024, from Aberdeen to Lerwick has been cancelled, as well as on Feb 19. The ferry was due to depart Aberdeen for Kirkwall and Lerwick tomorrow at 5 p.m. for technical reasons. The Hjaltland‘s next sailing will be a northbound trip from Aberdeen in the night of Feb 20. The ferry had been due to return to service after having been drydocked in Rosyth since Feb 3. Customers who had been affected havee been contacted and were asked to rearrange their travel for a different day with the ferry operator Northlink.