The new fast ferry, which is set to transform travel by sea to the Isles of Scilly from Cornwall, arrived in Newlyn Harbour last evening following an eight-hour sailing from Portsmouth where it has been fitted out over the last couple of months. Following sea trials, she will start its eagerly awaited schedule between Penzance and St Mary’s early next week.
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Atlantic Wollf, which was named in a competition by students from Five Islands Academy on the Isle of Scilly, is 42 metres in length, 11.2 m in width and has a draft of 1.6m. She's made of aluminium with a high efficiency hull design leading to maximum fuel efficiency and minimum wake generation.
With a maximum operating speed of 28 knots she is powered by 4 Caterpillar engines generating a total 2,984kW (or 4,000HP) powering 4 x Rolls Royce Kamewa waterjets – this not only offers good speeds but also great reliability.
Atlantic Wolff, is a high-speed catamaran with just over 400 seats over two decks and will be the fastest way to get to Scilly by sea with a crossing time of less than 2 hours. It’s expected to give a much-needed boost to the island’s economy as tourists looking for a day out take full advantage of the new service. Part of the Harland & Wolff Group, Scilly Ferries will have up to two return sailings a day between Penzance and St Mary’s and it’s anticipated the service will run as late into the autumn as the weather permits. Next year, in a full season, the ferry will be operational between April and October. The vessel is designed with passenger comfort in mind. Light refreshments will be available on board. The new service will support local jobs and on-board advertising will showcase all than Scilly has to offer.
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Looking ahead, Newlyn Harbour is currently developing plans to provide deep-water berths and much needed additional vessel servicing and infrastructure in order to cater for the growing number of larger visiting fishing and other vessels keen to maximise the potential ofits superior geographical locationin the Western Approaches.