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Ferry saved crew of grounded scalloper

On Jan 18, 2025, at 10 p.m. the 'Dagalian' came to the aid of two fishermen whose 10-m-scalloper 'Craignair ' had run aground in Yell Sound on the isle of Samphrey and began taking on water. The Lerwick Lifeboat was also called out to the incident. The ferry diverted from its usual crossing to assist, and launched its rescue boat to take the two crew members off their vessel. Neither of them needed any medical assistance, and they were soon landed at Toft ferry terminal. After being called out at around 10.30 .p.m, the Lerwick Lifeboat reached the scene at about 11.40 p.m., where the local salmon workboat 'Charlie Knight' had also arrived to assist. The lifeboat crew carried out a survey of the immediate area but with the grounded vessel stuck fast on rocks, and the crew safely recovered, there was little more that could be done. The lifeboat was stood down just after midnight and returned to Lerwick on Jan 19 at 1.30 a.m. to refuel and make ready for next service.

Covid causes disruptions on Yell Sound route

Covid isolation requirements were affecting the Yell Sound ferry service on April 21, and 22, 2022. The 'Dagalien' will operate to a shift timetable, with bookings suspended. On April 23 the last run will be 8.15 p.m. from Toft, and on April 24 the first run will be the 7.05 a.m. from Ulsta, with the last leaving Toft at 8.15 p.m. The Shetland Islands Council apologised for any inconvenience caused. Information can be found on the voicebank service on 01595 743972. Prior to that issues with a linkspan last month and a fault to equipment on the 'Dagalien' caused disruption on the route.

Ferry delayed back from refit

The "Dagalien" suffered problems while undergoing a refit and was delayed in returning to Shetland after developing engine cooling issues. Engineers were struggling to find the reason behind the ongoing problem 2019, briefly after the "Fivla" was taken out of service on Yell Sound briefly at the end of May due to a fault, with services on the Yell Sound being reduced to a single vessel. On June 9, 2019, the "Dagalien" left Aberdeen at 1.30 p.m. and heade to the Yell Sound with a call at Lerwick on June 10.