New Isles of Scilly ferry sets off from Vietnam for UK
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 11:21 · Archive
The new passenger ferry Scillonian IV has departed Vietnam and is heading to the UK to enter service in March 2027.
The Scillonian IV departed Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, 31 October, at 06:00 local time for a two-month voyage to the UK. The 75-metre vessel will travel via the Cape of Good Hope, the same route taken by freight vessel Menawethan earlier this year. It can carry 600 passengers and will replace the Scillonian III, which has served the route for almost five decades.
The ferry was built by French shipbuilder Piriou at its Vietnam shipyard. It is expected to enter service in March 2027. Ian Howard, chairman of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, was present in Vietnam for the departure. He said watching the ferry leave was 'a hugely significant moment' and reflected the commitment of the teams involved in the vessel's construction.
Tickets for the new ferry went on sale as it began its journey. Stuart Reid, chief executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, called it 'a milestone moment', saying the new vessel has been designed to deliver 'a more comfortable, more accessible and more resilient service' whilst preserving the experience of travelling to the islands by sea.
How it is being reported
- New Isles of Scilly Scillonian ferry tickets go on saleAfter almost five decades of service there is a new ferry in town - or will be when it gets here after setting off last weekCornwallLive · 2 Nov, 11:02
- New era for Isles of Scilly as passenger ferry embarks on voyage homeThe Scillonian IV is expected to enter into service in March 2027CornwallLive · 1 Nov, 20:58
- New Isles of Scilly passenger ferry on way to UKThe new passenger ferry, Scillonian IV, departed Vietnam for the UK.BBC Cornwall · 1 Nov, 12:10
In this story: Isles of Scilly Steamship Group · Scillonian IV · Vietnam · Piriou · Ian Howard · Isles of Scilly · Cape of Good Hope · Stuart Reid
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