Following a public vote, we announce the names of the two new freight-flex vessels that will serve Scotland’s Northern Isles routes.
Northern Isles Freight Vessels
A project to replace two Northern Isles freight vessels currently operating on the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route
About this project
This project aims to replace the two Northern Isles freight vessels currently operating on the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/ Lerwick route. The project is led by CMAL with support provided by Transport Scotland and Serco Northlink Ferries as part of a tri-partite project working group.
Latest news
Names for two new Northern Isles Vessels chosen by public vote
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Public invited to name the new Northern Isles Freight Vessels
We’re calling for the public’s help to name the two new freight-flex vessels being built for Scotland’s Northern Isles.
Lerwick Harbour Expands Shore Power Infrastructure for NorthLink Vessels
Lerwick Port Authority, in collaboration with CMAL, has developed a shore power scheme to provide electrical power to NorthLink vessels.
Contract Signed for Northern Isles Freight Flex Vessels
CMAL intends to award the contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd (GSI) in China, following a 10-day standstill period.
New freight ferries for the Northern Isles: Invite to Tender stage
The procurement of two new freight ferries to help support island communities and improve the resilience of the Northern Isles network is progressing to ‘Invite to Tender’.
Procurement launched for Northern Isles Freight Vessels
Procurement is underway for two new freight flex vessels to serve the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick Route
Northern Isles Freight Vessels: Questions and Answers
We are pleased to share the Northern Isles Freight Vessels Questions and Answers document following the recent public engagement
NIFV: Browse the Presentation Materials from March 2025’s Public Engagement Event
We are pleased to share the materials we presented at the Northern Isles Freight Vessels events
NIFV: Public Engagement for Northern Isles Freight Vessel Replacement Project
We are pleased to announce a series of public engagement sessions for the Northern Isles Freight Vessel Replacement Project
New Project: Northern Isles Freight Vessels
A project to replace the two Northern Isles freight vessels currently operating on the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route has begun