News - Marine Services, Transport
Latest news
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3 July 2026
New Head of Marine Services and Transportation Appointed
Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new Head of Marine Services and Transportation.
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30 June 2026
Council confirms no ferry fare increase as fuel prices fall
Extra fuel costs to be absorbed by Council to protect island residents; engagement with governments on this issue to continue Passengers using Orkney Ferries have been given welcome news, as Orkney Islands Council has confirmed that due to falling fuel prices it will not add a surcharge - meaning fares will remain unchanged.
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29 June 2026
Harbours public consultation events coming up
Public consultation events are being held next month, setting out proposals for a change of use of land at Crowness, Hatston.
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17 June 2026
£1.8m contract awarded for North Isles Linkspan works
Work will get underway later this year on essential upgrades to control infrastructure at ferry linkspans in the North Isles.
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12 June 2026
MBE for David Sawkins
An Orkney Islands Council employee has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
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28 May 2026
Inter Island Ferry Timetables – Summer 2027
Inter Island Ferry Timetables are considered 12 months in advance by communities via the Ferry Forum, with draft timetables circulated to Community Councils for consultation.
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17 April 2026
Roads update for week starting 20/04/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 20/04/2026.
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10 April 2026
Roads update for week starting 13/04/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 13/04/2026.
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3 April 2026
Roads update for week starting 06/04/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 06/04/2026.
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1 April 2026
New bus and cycle shelters installed across Orkney
Work to install new and replacement cycle and bus shelters across Orkney is scheduled to be completed this week. Earlier this year, external funding was secured to install nine bus shelters and five…
