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Deck crew waiting to weigh anchor on the rear deck of the car ferry Hamnavoe, Stromness, Orkney
Serco’s contract with the Scottish government to run Northlink Ferries started in 2012 and was due to last for 6 years. Serco was awarded an 18 month extension to its contract in April, 2018
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Location: Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Sheila Halsall / Alamy / Afripics
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