HELLIAR

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Bottom touch in Stromness

The 'Helliar' had to be drydocked after touching the bottom off Stromness on Jan 11, 2020, at 4.09 p.m., with 23 crew members on board. The incident happened while covering the Pentland Firth route for the 'Hamnavoe', which is also in dry dock. The starboard propeller needed to be repaired after the ship ran onto a sandbank after diverting from the navigation channel while enroute to Scrabster. Divers were sent down in Stromness for a survey and found damage to hthe blades. A full inspection of the Helliar was to take place in Stromness from Jan 13. The 'Hamnavoe' will resume service on Jan 17.

Propeller problem enforces drydocking

The "Helliar" was heading to dry dock in Liverpool on Oct 14, 2014, following a problem with one of its propellers. Once in dry-dock the problem will be looked at and repairs carried out. In the meantime the "Hildasay" was operating on a revised freight schedule and the ferry company was liaising closely with all stakeholders.

Rudder trouble resolved soon

Serco NorthLink said that the ship could be back in service next week. The ship has been out of action since the July 31 after suffering from rudder problems. The "Helliar" was taken to dry dock at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead on Aug 2 following the rudder problem which was identified in Aberdeen. On arrival, it became apparent that both rudders and associated rudder stocks required immediate attention. Work on both rudders and stocks were currently being undertaken by specialist contractors in Denmark. During this time, the vessel was also undergoing work scheduled for her January 2015 dry dock, negating the need for her removal from service in late December/early January. The "Helliar"’s return to service was expected on Aug 25. In the meantime, the "Hildasay" continued to operate a revised freight schedule.