News - Marine Services
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
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29 August 2023
Shapinsay and Eynhallow struck with issues within hours of each other
Despite two Orkney Ferries vessels being tied up with issues this afternoon, crew and engineers have worked to resolve the problems quickly.
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22 August 2023
Councillors give their backing to new cruise booking policy
Councillors have today (22 August) recommended a booking policy for future visits of cruise ships to the county.
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1 August 2023
Royal Mail press release - Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services launch fully electric drone deliveries in Orkney
Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services have today announced the launch of the Orkney I-Port operation, a drone delivery project established in partnership with Orkney Islands Council Harbour…
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21 June 2023
Elected members keeping options open on harbours infrastructure
A number of options continue to be explored to ensure that Orkney's economy can receive the best possible benefits from offshore wind activity in the area.
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19 June 2023
Scottish Government must get back to the table on ferry funding - as Orkney Ferries staff praised
The Chair of Orkney Ferries has praised the company's staff and crew for their practical response to ferry challenges this weekend - and issued a plea for the Scottish Government to 'get back to the…
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9 June 2023
Algal blooms in local waters – be aware
Orkney Islands Council’s Environmental Health Team has placed warning notices at the Loch of Kirbister and Loch of Harray after confirmation from SEPA that blue green algal blooms have been found in…
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23 May 2023
Harbours action plan improvements well underway – but staffing remains a challenge
Work is well underway to address issues raised in a recent safety audit of operations at Orkney’s harbours – but lack of staff to carry out this important work continues to present challenges.
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18 April 2023
‘Business case needs to stack up’ for decisions on harbours projects
Improving and adding to the harbour infrastructure in Orkney waters should support substantial economic growth in the county - but the business case for the project must fully stack up for the Orkney…
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13 March 2023
Ebb and Flow hit the road
Orkney Islands Council’s Marine Services and Transportation team have added two compact electric vehicles to their roads fleet.
