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October 16, 2019
Tristan da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world, lying approximately 1,511 miles from South Africa and 2,166 miles from the Falkland Islands. Berthon has a history with the volcanic island of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic that goes back to 1961 when the eruption of Queen Mary’s Peak forced the evacuation of the entire population of 264 people. They were re-homed near Lymington at former Calshot RAF Station, and many worked at the Berthon shipyard during their time in England. The islanders returned home in 1963 and built a new harbour, which they called Calshot after their temporary Hampshire home. To this day, fishing remains the island’s main trade along with the sale of postage stamps to collectors.
Blue Belt Programme
The Wave Dancer refurbishment project is funded by the UK government through the Blue Belt Programme. The key objective of the Blue Belt is to enhance marine protection for the UK Overseas Territories. The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) is a Blue Belt Delivery Partner, along with the MMO. CEFAS is the government’s marine and freshwater science experts. They keep our seas, oceans and rivers healthy and productive, and our seafood safe and sustainable by providing data and advice to the UK government and our overseas partners.
Wave Dancer – Pacific 38
Wave Dancer is a 1996 Pacific 38 cabin RIB and is owned and operated by the Tristan da Cunha government. With a range of 200 miles, she is used for safety support for inshore fishing vessels, ship to shore operations, including personnel transfers from visiting ships, fishing and customs inspections, inshore science surveys, and inter-island trips to conduct patrols and support scientific research. During poor weather conditions and for operations further offshore, she acts as the search and rescue craft, being the only capable vessel.
The Refit
Lifesaving equipment:
Spares, Training and Acceptance