MFV Lance's April-May 2026 Voyage
Reports from Cynthia Green
Departure from Tristan
Passengers went on board the MFV Lance at 1:00pm on Sunday 3rd May 2026, and she sailed for Cape Town at 4.45pm.
Passengers are: Islanders: Trevor Glass, and Simon & Natasha Glass.
Non-islanders: Dr Acela Garrido Lopez (Doctor), Paul Ferriera, Vinini Xambesi, Thulani Mofu, Jordan Taylor, Richard & Martina Noble, Best Paradza, and Tinashe Mamhute (Contractors).
The raft backloading cargo and taking passengers to the MFV Lance in December 2025. Photo: Philip Kendall
Arrival at Tristan
The MFV Lance arrived at 11:00pm on Friday 24th April 2026. Passengers came ashore the next morning, after which offloading commenced.
Passengers were:
Islanders: Duncan & Jackie Lavarello, Janine Lavarello, Christiaan & Wren Gerber, John & Vanessa Lavarello, Ronald Rogers, and Roy Rogers. Non-islanders: Fouchie Conradie (Ovenstone Technical Manager), Dr. Silvio Morales Perez (Doctor), and Deborah Mosca (Nurse).
Departure from Cape Town
The MFV Lance departed Cape Town at 3:00pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026.