The PLYM Ferry was spotted in the Sound today returning home from its refit at Falmouth’s A&P dry facilities.
She left Plymouth over six weeks ago for a full refit as part a five-year-cycle for all the Torpoint Ferries together with the TAMAR, and LYNHER.
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The vessels can only be towed in relatively calm sea and wind conditions and the PLYM made way through lots of leisure craft in the Sound.
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TAMAR is the next for a refit and scheduled to take place in April 2024, and LYNHER’s in April 2025.
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The PLYM is expected to be back in service later this month and all three ferries are operated by Tamar Crossings which provide a vital 24-hour ferry service in all weathers for up to 8,000 vehicles and around 1,500 pedestrians each day, 365 days a year.
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A&P’s Falmouth facility is the largest ship-repair complex in the UK, with three large graving docks and extensive alongside deep-water berthing providing capacity for vessels up to 100,000 tonnes.
The Falmouth facility is a centre of excellence for Ministry of Defence vessels, ferries, mobilisation and demobilisation works, jack-ups, pontoons and tankers.
A&P Falmouth is also a busy working port, handling over 100,000 T of product annually.