New Scilly ferry begins two-month voyage from Vietnam
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group's new passenger ferry has departed Vietnam on a two-month voyage to the UK.
Scillonian IV left Ho Chi Minh City at 06:00 local time on 31 October, travelling via the Cape of Good Hope.
The 75-metre vessel will call at Piriou's shipyard in Brittany for a final survey before continuing to Penzance, where it is expected to enter service in March 2027.
Ian Howard, chairman of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, said: "Watching Scillonian IV leave Vietnam and begin her journey home was a hugely... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
