Welcome to the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement project page.
Overall project updates and progress will be published in this section, as well as stakeholder events, FAQs and other relevant information.
This project aims to deliver a replacement ferry for the Fair Isle ferry route; introducing a larger vessel with increased access and freight handling capability as well as the introduction of Roll on - Roll off (Ro-Ro) services.
Notice is hereby given that Shetland Islands Council has applied to the Scottish Ministers for a marine licence under section 20 of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 for the construction of harbour improvements and capital dredging and sea deposit of dredged material at Fair Isle Harbour with a total area of approximately 1,425m2. Any representations should be made in writing not later than 30 September 2023
More details, including the Environmental Impact Assessement (EIA) Report, can be found on the Marine Scotland website
Shetland Islands Council is seeking feedback from contractors and suppliers, to inform the procurement strategy for the civil engineering and marine infrastructure works on the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement Project.
Two market engagement event are at
Lerwick Town Hall on Tuesday 27th June, 9am - 2pm
Edinburgh (venue TBC) on Wednesday 5th July, 9am - 2pm
Between 6 February and 20 February 2023 Shetland Islands Council are conducting the second Pre-Planning Application consultation period on the planned infrastructure works which form part of the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement project.
Between 5 December 2022 and 15 January 2023 Shetland Islands Council are conducting a Pre-Planning Application consultation on the planned infrastructure works which form part of the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement project.
03/12/2022
Fair Isle Ferry Replacement: Project Team
If you have a query or would like more information, please contact the project team:
