Orkney Ferry

[Thistle]

Passengers evacuated from grounded ferry in Pentland Firth

Anyone know any more about it?

 

[oldharry]

It seems some passengers were injured and at least one is hospitalised:

Pentland Ferries passenger injuries being assessed - The Orcadian Online

 

[Supertramp]

Swona is one big old island to run into notwithstanding the fact that it can be travelling at 5 knts (relative to the water). Another one where full investigation and facts are needed.

 

[Hial]

The Pentalina is going to be put back on the route while the Alfred goes to Belfast for repairs.