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A Celebration of P&O's service
to the Northern Isles

Miscellaneous Articles

Regional boss is only P&O man left in the county

As P&O Scottish Ferries staff involved in transferring to NorthLink did so on Tuesday, they left behind one man – Mr Arnold Calder – as the firm’s sole representative on the islands. Brian Flett speaks to him....Full text

P&O were a godsend says boss who introduced first ro-ro St Ola

Myles Hodnett speaks to Eric Turner, the man who was at the helm of the Northern Isles operations, from 1977 to 1992. Full text.

Disappointment for boss as he sells ships a second time

Myles Hodnett speaks to Terry Cairns took over the helm of P&O Scottish Ferries in 1992. His first task was to sell off the former St Ola and St Clair ships before getting on with the business of running a service to the Northern Isles. Ten years later, he’s found himself doing the same job – selling ships – but this time round it’ll be one of his last acts with the company. Full text.

Plain sailing on the whole in relationship between P&O and Orkney Islands Council

Myles Hodnett speaks to former OIC harbours director, Bob Sclater and OIC convener, Hugh Halcro-Johnston. Full text.

 

 

 


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