NorthLink find more cabins
January 13, 2007 - Passenger cabin accommodation on the NorthLink vessels Hjaltland and Hrossey is set to increase dramatically with the provision of 22 additional cabins on each ferry.
The 125-metre sister ships, which came into service in 2002, were especially constructed for the Aberdeen - Kirkwall - Lerwick routes.ÊEach ro-ro vessel is capable of carrying 600 passengers plus cars and freight.
Currently, in addition to recliner seats, each vessel has provision for 95 passenger cabins encompassing some 280 berths.ÊThe extra cabins will mean that each vessel can provide an additional 76 berths.
NorthLink chief executive Bill Davidson said: "The decision to provide the additional cabins reflects the very significant and most welcome increase in passenger traffic - both islanders and tourists - since NorthLink took over the service to the Northern Isles four years ago.
"The island communities have made it known to us that they wish to see more cabins on the boats and we're delighted to be in a position to meet their wishes. The project, which is not grant funded, is costing £3m but we consider that it will be money well spent."

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