MFV Edinburgh's June-July 2026 Voyage
Reports from Cynthia Green
Departure from Tristan
After a quick turnround, the following passengers boarded the MFV Edinburgh at 10:00am on Friday 3rd July 2026 and she departed for Cape Town at 10.45am:
Islanders: Julia & Kaitlyn Hagan, Neil Swain, James Glass. Non-islanders: Richard Lockwood (Teacher), Odile Cesari (CTBTO Manager), and the six members of the Civilian Medical team brought by HMS Medway in May.
MFV Edinburgh departing Cape Town harbour on the 24th June 2026. Photo: Francois Marais.
Arrival at Tristan
Having arrived about 11:00pm the previous evening, passengers came ashore from MFV Edinburgh just after 9:00am on Thursday 2nd July 2026. It was a lovely, calm, sunny day, and offloading commenced shortly aftwards.
Passengers were:
Islanders: Holly & Glenda Rogers, Sandra Rogers, Elizabeth Rogers, Terence Green, Brian & Peggy Rogers, Clifton Repetto, Maria & Kailey Swain.
Non-islanders: Erik Mackenzie (Ovenstone's Factory Manager), and Sally Wonner (Doctor's wife).
Ovenstone Factory staff Mohamad Rifai and Ilham Furqon also arrived on the Edinburgh, but travelled as crew.
Departure from Cape Town
MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town at 2:10pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026 for a passenger and cargo voyage to Tristan da Cunha.
The Edinburgh is replacing the Lance on this journey. The main reason being that she is less heavy on the fuel consumption, and with current inflated prices is cheaper to run than the Lance. She will therefore do a return trip to Cape Town in July before coming back out again in August. The fishing season at Tristan begins on the 1st July, but for the outer islands, where the Edinburgh is needed, the start date is later.