Transport / More disruption to Bluemull Sound ferry service
THE COUNCIL is advising passengers of disruption next week to ferry services on Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar caused by staff sickness and annual leave.
On Tuesday 2 July the following runs are cancelled:
- Gutcher (Yell) – Belmont (Unst) at 11.50am, 12.35pm and 2pm.
- Belmont (Unst) – Gutcher (Yell) at 12.05pm, 1.45pm and 2.15pm.
On Sunday 7 July, there will be no service between 6.10am and 5.40pm.
Passengers with bookings on this date should contact the booking office on 01595 745804 to make alternative arrangements.
The booking office is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and from 8am to 1pm on Sunday.
Emergency cover remains in place on both days.
On Monday 8 July the Bluemull Sound service is expected to operate with a single vessel with the Geira.
More information will follow on the details and timetable for this date.
The SIC said that “all options using certificated crew have been explored to avoid these reductions in service”.
It also wished to apologise for any inconvenience to passengers.
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