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CalMac extends ‘invaluable’ vessel’s charter for six months

A FERRY that operates on a busy Scottish route has had its charter extended by six months after proving to be “an invaluable addition” to the…

The National (Scotland)

Further disruption to Orkney ferry services after Pentalina grounding

Additional services have been added by Northlink between Stromness on Orkney and Scrabster on the mainland

Insider UK

Pentalina grounding causes further travel disruption in Orkney

FERRY services on Orkney face will be disrupted for a further fortnight following the grounding of a Pentland Ferries vessel last month.

The National (Scotland)

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Pentland Ferries suspend Orkney route amid investigation into MV Pentalina grounding

Pentland Ferries have said they have cancelled passenger bookings until May 21.

Daily Record

Probe launched after ferry runs aground near Orkney and evacuates 60 passengers

Rescue teams were scrambled to the incident near Orkney after RNLI crews received a mayday call.

Daily Record

Scottish couple expecting baby tell of moment ferry ran aground as staff shouted 'hold on'

Gary Brown was travelling with pregnant partner Lauren Haston from Fife when the MV Pentalina got into trouble off the coast of Orkney.

Edinburgh Live

Investigation under way after ferry runs aground on Orkney

The MV Pentalina is now being surveyed to establish the extent of any damage following the incident on Saturday night.

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Passenger describes moment ferry ran aground near Orkney as staff shouted 'hold on'

Gary Brown was travelling with pregnant partner Lauren Haston when the MV Pentalina got into trouble off the coast of Orkney.

Daily Record

Passenger ferry refloated after running aground

The MV Pentalina is now being assessed for damage.

The Independent UK

Passengers rescued by lifeboat after Orkney ferry runs aground

Coastguard agency says fire was extinguished and all 60 passengers were evacuated safe and well

The Guardian - UK

Lifeboat crew rescues 60 passengers from stranded Scots ferry which ran aground

MV Pentalia was carrying the passengers, including a baby, when it ran into trouble on Orkney but all are safe.

Daily Record

All passengers rescued 'safe and well' after ferry runs aground off Orkney

ALL 60 passengers have been rescued and brought back to land safe and well after a ferry ran aground ...

The National (Scotland)

Passenger ferry issues mayday and runs aground off Orkney

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

Evening Standard

All passengers safe and well after ferry runs aground

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

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Ferry runs aground on Orkney after smoke detected in engine room

Pentland Ferries said the MV Pentalia became grounded at the village of St Margaret’s Hope.

The National (Scotland)

Ferry passengers seek compensation for injuries after vessel ran aground

Passengers injured when a ferry ran aground on the island of Swona in Orkney are taking legal action in a bid to receive compensation.

Daily Record

Six passengers injured when a ferry ran aground in Orkney seek compensation

The incident happened around 2pm on July 5 during a crossing between Gills Bay, near John O'Groats in Caithness, and St Margaret's Hope on South Ronaldsay in Orkney.

Daily Record

Man rushed to hosptial after water rescue as ferry runs aground on island off Scots coast

Two lifeboats were sent to the island of Swona, in the Pentland Firth, to help evacuate the 97 people onboard the MV Alfred.

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