A faulty component has been identified on the emergency power charging unit for Tamar Ferry that limits our ability to safely operate. Replacement components have been sourced and are enroute to Torpoint. It’s anticipated that the Tamar ferry will not…
Due to an unexpected power supply issue on one of the ferries we will temporarily need to reduce to a single ferry service whilst the issue is investigated. We will post updates at the earliest opportunity. Please accept our apologies…
The refit of the Torpoint ferry PLYM II is progressing. The PLYM II left Torpoint on Friday, 5th May for the six hour journey to the dry dock facilities at A & P Falmouth where the refit is being carried…
PLYM II has now been taken out of service to prepare for being towed to Falmouth for her refit at the A&P dry dock facilities. https://youtu.be/V_8hEHXw0og Work will start on removing the chains from the ferry, with the vessel expected…
Do you have any stories about the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash Ferry or the Tamar Bridge? If so, the Bridging the Tamar Centre would like to hear from you. Opening to the public in 2019, the Centre’s archive now has…
Preparations for the planned refit of the Torpoint ferry PLYM are now well underway, with the ferry currently due to be taken out of service on Saturday, 29 April 2023 in preparation for being towed to Falmouth. Weather permitting the…
Torpoint ferry PLYM is scheduled to be taken out of service on Saturday, 29 April 2023 in preparation for being towed to Falmouth for her five yearly refit. Weather permitting the ferry will be towed to A&P’s dry dock facilities…
Tamar Crossings Newsletter No.7 March 2023
Invitations to provide a Mobile Catering Concession, the bid deadline is 5pm 14th April 2023 Exciting catering opportunity at the Tamar Bridge. The Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre are inviting tenders for a high quality mobile catering unit…
Torpoint Ferry Tamar remains out of service. We have not been able to resolve an hydraulic defect affecting prow operation that was identified last Friday morning. We are working with our suppliers on the quickest way to resolve this issue…
