The MFV Edinburgh departed Tristan for Cape Town on Saturday 28th November 2020.

MFV Edinburgh's November 2020 Voyage

Report from Cynthia Green

Departure from Tristan

Passengers boarded the MFV Edinburgh about midday on Saturday 28th November 2020, and the ship sailed for Cape Town at 4:20pm.

The passengers are: Islanders: Mark & Paula Swain, Sandra & Deanna Rogers; non-islanders: Anice Classen, Bradley Gouws, Vuyani Booi, John Louw and Craig Bergh (Ovenstone), and Maxime Grillandini (CTBTO).

MFV Edinburgh approaching Gough Island to inspect the wreck site of the MFV Geo Searcher

MFV Edinburgh's excursion to Gough Island to inspect the wreck site of the MFV Geo Searcher. Photo: Ian Lavarello

Arrival at Tristan da Cunha

The MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan early in morning of 17th November 2020, and passengers came ashore about 10:00am. Unfortunately, the sea conditions meant that offloading had to wait until the weekend of the 21st and 22nd November.

The Edinburgh left for Gough on the afternoon of Sunday 22nd November to do a visual inspection of the Geo Searcher wreck site, and was expected back at Tristan on the 26th November to backload cargo.

MFV Edinburgh moored in Cape Town harbour. MFV Edinburgh moored in Cape Town harbour.
MFV Edinburgh moored in Cape Town harbour prior to departure. Photos: Anice Classen

Departure from Cape Town

The MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town in the evening of 10th November 2020. Passengers on board were: Anice Classen, Bradley Gouws, Vuyani Booi and John Louw (Ovenstone Factory Technical Team); Emil Pirzenthal and Jessica Escobar Porras (Marine Biologists); and Vincent Méni (New CTBTO Station Manager).

Please note that because of coronavirus (Covid-19) precautions, the only permitted passengers for the foreseeable future are islanders and those on essential business for the Government of Tristan da Cunha.