Statement on the future of Scilly Ferries

We regret to announce that Scilly Ferries, including the Atlantic Wolff fast ferry, has ceased operations because of the need for the group to 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, we have made the difficult 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."

All customers with existing reservations on the Atlantic Wolff will be contacted directly.

All staff affected have been advised.

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.