Following our previous updates regarding Gry Maritha’s mechanical issue, we are pleased to report that the replacement part was successfully installed this morning, and Gry Maritha has departed for St Mary’s as anticipated, at 09:20.

Gugh has also arrived back in Penzance after a round trip to the islands to help carry freight from Wednesday and Thursday’s disrupted journeys.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers and the island community for their understanding while we have worked to return Gry Maritha back into service.

Following the earlier update regarding Gry Maritha’s mechanical issue, we are pleased to report that we now have the replacement part. Subject to successful installation of this part, the plan is for Gry Maritha to sail tomorrow morning (Friday 20^th December).

We are doing everything possible to minimise disruption to our freight service. Skybus freighter flights have so far carried 4.5 tonnes of freight today.  We have also scheduled an additional Gugh trip which will depart Penzance this evening.

Once again, we sincerely apologise for any disruption, particularly at this busy time of year. We are doing all we can to get the Gry moving again as soon as possible, ensuring the safety of our crew. We are committed to keeping you informed with updates as soon as they become available.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

All chilled, frozen and perishable goods booked onto tomorrow’s sailing (Friday 20^th December 2024) will need to be delivered between 06:00 and 08:00.

Thank you for your patience and co-operation. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Please contact Penzance Freight Office on 01736 334249 with any queries.

Keep an eye out for updates via email, our text alerts and on our Twitter travel updates page and website.

Following last night’s announcement concerning Gry Maritha’s mechanical issue, our team has been working through the night and this morning to formulate a plan to minimise disruption to our service.

The issue with vital navigational equipment has been identified, and a replacement part has been ordered, with plans for fitting to take place today (Thursday 19^th).

At this time, we anticipate that Gry Maritha will be back in service tomorrow (Friday 20^th), with additional Skybus flights organised to carry as much freight as possible over the course of today and tomorrow.

We sincerely apologise for any disruption this may cause, particularly at this busy time of year. We are doing all we can to get the vessel moving again as soon as possible, ensuring the safety of our crew. We are committed to keeping you informed with updates as soon as they become available.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

This evening, during a scheduled crossing, the Gry Maritha encountered a mechanical issue. For safety reasons, the vessel has returned to Penzance.

Our technical team has identified the fault and is working to resolve it and return the vessel to service as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, our dedicated freight teams are actively reviewing service plans to minimise disruption. We will contact customers and suppliers directly as soon as we have further details.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your freight supplies. We understand how much our service matters to the island community, and we’re committed to keeping you informed with updates as soon as they become available.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Due to the deteriorating weather forecast for Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December, we have adjusted the published schedule for Gry Maritha.

On Monday 16th December, all freight will be loaded as normal. The vessel is expected to depart Penzance between 15:30 and 16:00, arriving at St Mary’s at approximately 21:00, as scheduled.

Loading/unloading will take place upon arrival at St Mary’s, with an earlier departure, arriving back at Penzance between 04:00 and 06:30 on Tuesday 17^th December.

On Tuesday 17^th December, collections times from Penzance will be from 10:00 until 15:00.

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to ensure safe and efficient operations during the challenging weather conditions.

Thank you for your continued support.