MFV Edinburgh's November 2025 to January 2026 Voyage
Reports from Cynthia GreenDeparture from Tristan |
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The following passengers went on board the MFV Edinburgh about 10am on Tuesday 6th January 2026 but she departed at 2pm on Thursday 8th January due to the neeed for fuel to be pumped ashore: Islanders: Glenda & Holly Rogers, Ronald Rogers, Roy Rogers. Non-islanders: Philip & Louise Kendall (Administrator & wife); Fouche Conradie, Anouschka, Rishka & Charles Hahn (Ovenstone Technical Manager and family); Virginia Golding (Nurse). Arrival at TristanThe MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan at midnight on the morning of Tuesday 11th November 2025, but with sea conditions being rather bumpy, passengers were not able to until until Thursday 13th, when they were brought ashore at 2:30pm. |
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| The MFV Edinburgh in Cape Town harbour, August 2025. Photo: Francois Marais | |
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Passengers were: Bradley Meyer (RSPB), Rebecca Nicholls (Marine Conservation Student) & partner Robert Kelly, and Barry Thacker (Policeman) Departure from Cape TownThe MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town shortly after 6:00pm on the Tuesday 4th November 2025. |
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Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior sails by
Report and photo from Philip KendallThe Greenpeace sailing vessel Rainbow Warrior called at Tristan on the morning of Monday 5th January 2026, on her way from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Unfortunately the weather and sea conditions were too rough for a landing. Hoping for better luck next time. |
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| Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior sailing past the settlement |