MFV Lance's February-March 2026 Voyage
Report from Cynthia Green
Departure from Tristan
Passengers went on board the MFV Lance on the afternoon of Friday 13th March but she did not depart until 2:30pm on Saturday 14th March 2026.
Passengers are: Islanders: Leo Glass, Rachel Green, Liam Glass, Brian & Peggy Rogers, and Terence Green. Non-islanders: Carmen Ferreira, Brandon Cloete, Aidan Hendriks & Stephen Hoffe (Flax Eradication Team), Erik Mackenzie (Factory Manager), and Romano Conway.
The MFV Lance (foreground) and MFV Edinburgh pictured off Tristan in December 2025. Photo: Philip Kendall
Arrival at Tristan
The MFV Lance arrived at Tristan at approximately 7:00pm on Thursday 5th March 2026 and passengers came ashore shortly afterwards.
Passengers were: Islanders and relatives: Eric & Martha Glass, Nicky & Ryan Swain, Dereck & Hilary Rogers, Marina Burns; Non-islanders: Paul Mapasure & Fadzai Mukamba (Chief Finance Officer & wife), and Craig Robertson (Chief Operating Officer).
Departure from Cape Town
The MFV Lance departed Cape Town at approximately 3:00pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026.