The most recent UK Maritime and Shipping statistics show a drop in seafarers active at sea from 24,240 to 22,510 for the UK Shipping Industry.
Drop in UK’s Seafarer Workforce
Orcadians Mark Merchant Navy Day
Merchant Navy Day, 3rd of September 2018, was marked in Orkney with a wreath laying ceremony at the Kirkwall War Memorial on the Kirk Green.
Red Ensign to Fly for Merchant Navy Day
The Red Ensign flag will fly this Monday 3 September over the Town Hall in Kirkwall
Veterans Breakfast 26/05/2018
Veterans Breakfast (partners welcome) last Saturday of each month at Eat n Treats cafe.
Orkney Veterans’ Breakfast Club
This was my second breakfast with the Orkney Veterans’ Club. This takes place on the last Saturday of each month. The company and banter is great, the memories of the past come […]
