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Northlink\u2019s freight vessel Helliar, pictured in calmer seas. Photo: NorthLink\/Sean McCaffrey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Northlink has provided a disruption update for Wednesday\u2019s freight sailings.<\/p>\n

The Helliar\u2019s southbound sailing has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions tomorrow night (Wednesday).<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Hildasay\u2019s northbound sailing will leave Aberdeen at 3pm and will arrive in Kirkwall at midnight, before returning to Aberdeen instead of continuing to Lerwick.<\/p>\n

The Hildasay was previously due to arrive in Lerwick on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n

Weather forecasts have indicated the possibility of disruption from Wednesday 11th March through to Friday 13th March.<\/p>\n

More updates will follow as forecasts are updated.<\/p>\n

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