News / Whalsay ferry service disrupted after Hendra bursts pipe
Ferry services to and from Whalsay will be disrupted today as the MV Hendra has been removed from service due to a burst pipe.
According to ferry operator Shetland Islands Council engineers are on their way to inspect the vessel and it’s estimated that repairs may take up to three hours.
The route will be served by the MV Fivla in the meantime, while the MV Filla will also assist with traffic and passengers before its next scheduled trip to Skerries later today.
Prior bookings on the Laxo/Symbister route are currently suspended.
A statement from the council said: “Shetland Islands Council would like to apologise to passengers affected by this disruption.”
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