Emergency services raced to Kirkwall Harbour after the alarm was raised at around 5.40am on Wednesday.
Emergency services raced to Kirkwall Pier after the alarm was raised at around 5.40am on Wednesday. Officers quickly cordoned off the scene as a probe was launched.
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A spokesperson for Orkney Ferries said on Facebook: "We would like to advise passengers that the 0700 service to Stronsay and Eday was cancelled.
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