Tristan da Cunha Shipping News

MFV Lance's September 2026 Voyage

Reports from Cynthia Green

Departure from Tristan

Passengers boarded the MFV Lance at 5:20pm on Friday 25th September 2026 and she departed for Cape Town at 6:15pm.

Passengers are: Islanders: David & Doreen Swain, Karl Hagan, Terence Green, and Elizabeth Rogers; Non-islanders: Anel De Waal (Nurse), and Andrew Turley (Internet Engineer).

The MFV Lance pictured leaving Cape Town on the 10th September 2026. Photo: Tokkie Marais.

Arrival at Tristan

The MFV Lance arrived at Tristan at about 7:00am on Saturday 19th September 2026 and passengers came ashore just after 9:00am. Offloading commenced and was completed about 6:45pm.

Passengers were:

Roads & Harbour Team: Paul Ferreira, Vinini Xambesi, Thulani Mofu, Jadin Arends, Gerald Van Heerden and Craig Kastoor;

Electrical/Solar Team: Mzukisi Dingane, Ndiphiwokuhle Mazeka and Wageng Khumalo.

Departure from Cape Town

The MFV Lance departed Cape Town on Thursday 10th September at 11.08 CT time. Please note; this voyage departed six days earlier than scheduled in order to expedite infrastructure projects and to deconflict with the rescheduled SA Agulhas II voyage. Both ships are loaded to full capacity.

2026 SA Agulhas II Voyage

Report from Cynthia Green

Departure from Cape Town

The SA Agulhas II departed Cape Town shortly after midday on Friday 25th September 2026.

SA Agulhas II in Cape Town Harbour on the 14th September 2026. Photo: Paula Swain.

Passengers are:

Resident Islanders: Trevor Glass, Paul, Geraldine & Katie Repetto, and Neil Swain.

Islanders Resident Overseas & Relatives: Robin, Dawn, Jade & Amber Repetto, Chiara Schreier, Paula Swain & Tracy Tough, Melanie & Kayleigh Young, Caitlin Mackenzie & partner Ryan Anderson, and Marita Gerber.

Non-Islanders: Andrew Wells (Administrator Designate), Richard Lockwood (Teacher), Dr. Acela Lopez (Doctor), Dr. Anche Oosthuizen (Optometrist), Gillian Rees (Dentist), Alexander Mclean (Dental Technician), Tracey Price (Social Worker), Dr. Peter Smith & Dr. Rene Nassen (Visiting Psychiatrists), Prof. Ian Cumming (UK Ambassador for Healthcare to the Overseas Territories), Dr. Matthew Dryden (Infection Consultant, UKHSA), Odile Cesari (CTBTO), Benjamin Duportal (New CTBTO Manager), Tinus Beukes (Fortuna Factory Manager), Richard Abbott (Fortuna Factory Mechanic), Richard & Martina Noble (Electrical Team), Sean Kryney (Crane Engineer), Dainah Smith (Asbestos Consultant), Fr. Dominic Helmboldt (Catholic Padre), and Bertrand Camus (Visitor).

A typical passenger cabin on the SA Agulhas II. Photo: Paula Swain.

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