What Crew Members Say About Daggri

The ferry 'Daggri', which resumed operations on May 10 following a previous fire incident, encountered yet another setback requiring urgent repair work on July 12. In the interim, the replacement ferry 'Fivla' stepped in to service the Yell Sound route, ensuring continuity for passengers during this unexpected disruption.

On May 6, 2019, ferry operations across the Yell Sound experienced a temporary suspension due to an engine fire aboard the vessel 'Daggri.' The incident occurred shortly after the ferry departed from the Toft ferry terminal around 11:20 a.m. and was discovered by the crew around midday. Swift action was taken as the ferry promptly returned to the berth to address the fire, which was successfully extinguished by the crew. Passengers and drivers were safely escorted off the 'Daggri' and relocated to the nearby ferry waiting area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members. Emergency services, including fire appliances from Lerwick, Scalloway, and Brae, responded to the scene to ensure safety and investigate the cause of the fire. In response to the incident, repairs to the 'Daggri' are slated to commence as soon as possible. To minimize disruption, a shuttle service utilizing the 'Fivla' was initiated at around 2:30 p.m., three hours post-incident. Other ferries operating on the Yell Sound have resumed their schedules with limited capacity, employing both the 'Bigga' and 'Fivla' vessels. Meanwhile, the Bluemull Sound service is running a single vessel schedule consistent with Saturday timetables. For detailed updates including images and video coverage, visit the Shetland News report at https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2019/05/06/ferry-services-suspended-after-engine-room-fire/

Ferry operations on Yell Sound are currently limited to just one vessel as of January 13, 2014, due to an unfortunate mechanical failure affecting the 'Daggri'. The Shetland Islands Council (SIC) ferries immediately enlisted the help of shore-based engineers to address the issue, which was traced back to a faulty oil pump. Crews are optimistic that the 'Daggri' will resume its regular ferry services by January 14, restoring full capacity to the route.