Scilly Ferries closes before start of operations

High-speedScilly Ferries announced that their planned services with ATLANTIC WOLFF between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly will cease and the company group will refocus on core business functions. As the new board assesses all aspects of the group’s activity, the ferry operation was identified as being overly ambitious given the current circumstances. Therefore, they made the decision to withdraw support for this operation, believing it to be in the best interest of the group.

Harland & Wolff’s Interim Executive Chair, Russell Downs, said:

“We understand that this will be difficult news for those affected immediately and for the community it was intended to support.

“It is important to note that this is an isolated and unique situation within the group which continues to deliver its business as usual, serving its ship repair fabrication and ship building customers.”

The vessel will be returned to its manufacturer, Damen, in the Netherlands.

Harland & Wolff Marine Services, which provides carriage of freight between the mainland and the Isles of Scilly, as well as workboats for projects across the UK and Europe, will continue its operations unaffected.

Aug 02 2024