Second SA Agulhas II voyage to Tristan of 2025
Reports from Cynthia Green
The SA Agulhas II has been chartered to make a second voyage to Tristan this year, to bring contractors for several infrastructure projects. Originally, the SA Agulhas I had been booked to make this voyage, but for operational reasons this had to be rescheduled and changed to the Agulhas II. She was able to visit the scientific station at Gough Island during her time in the archipelago.
The SA Agulhas II off the settlement on the 9th October 2025. Photo: Philip Kendall
Departure from Tristan
The SA Agulhas II returned from Gough Island on Saturday afternoon. Passengers went on board at 10:00am on the morning of Monday 17th November 2025. She then did a quick circumnavigation of the islands before heading off to Cape Town at about 1:00pm. Passengers are:
Islanders: Duncan & Jackie Lavarello, John & Vanessa Lavarello, and Eric & Martha Glass.
Non-Islanders: Nicolaas Ferreira plus seven (Hospital Ventilation Systems Team), Gerhard Kapp plus two (Harbour Team), Charles Wickham (FCDO Desk Officer).
Tourists: Danie Ferreira, Peter & Barbara Barham, Christopher Farrell, Matthew Tharp, and Anders Kallgard.
Arrival at Tristan
The SA Agulhas II arrived at Tristan on Sunday the 2nd November 2025 at 9:00am but passengers were unable to come ashore due to weather conditions. Passengers came ashore on Monday morning and offloading commenced. The ship does not carry a helicopter on this occasion, so passengers were brought ashore on one of the island's rafts.
Passengers being brought ashore from the SA Agulhas II on the 3rd November 2025
Passengers were: Contractors: Paul Ferriera plus four (Roads Team); Richard & Martina Noble plus three (Electrical Team); Nicolaas Ferreira plus seven (Hospital Ventilation Systems Team); Gerhard Kapp plus one (Harbour Team).
Official: Charles Wickham (FCDO Desk Officer).
Tourists: Danie Ferreira, Peter & Barbara Barham, Christopher Farrell, Matthew Tharp, and Anders Kallgard.
Departure from Cape Town
The SA Agulhas II departed Cape Town on the 28th October 2025 at about 03:30am. There are 27 passengers.