The MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan on the 28th August 2026.

MFV Edinburgh's August-October 2026 Voyage

Reports from Cynthia Green

Arrival at Tristan

The MFV Edinburgh arrived from Cape Town at 6:00pm on Wednesday 26th August 2026 and went to shelter in the lee of Inaccessible. Conditions improved on Friday 28th August and passengers came ashore at about 9:30am. Offloading then commenced and was completed just after 6:30pm.

Passengers were: Islanders: Beverly Repetto, Grant Green & Carlene Glass-Green, Leo Glass, Rachel Green & Liam Glass, Linda Green, Simon & Natasha Glass, and James Glass; Non-islander: Andrew Turley (Internet Engineer)

The tug Enseleni preparing to guide the Edinburgh from the quay. Photo: Carlene Glass-Green The MFV Edinburgh leaving Cape Town harbour. Photo Tokie Marais
The tug Enseleni preparing to guide the Edinburgh out.
Photo: Carlene Glass-Green
The MFV Edinburgh leaving Cape Town harbour.
Photo Tokkie Marais

Departure from Cape Town

The MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town at 3:30pm CT time on the 19th August 2026.