Tristan : Shipping News (November 2007) Submitted by Tristan Times (Sarah Glass) 27.11.2007 (Article Archived on 11.12.2007)
On Wednesday 21st November the fishing vessel Viking Bay returned to Tristan da Cunha to collect Jose Parada and for another injury crewmen Abraham Velgas to see the doctor.
Photo (c) James Glass - Tristan Times
Viking Bay Departs Tristan
Photo of Jose Parada impressed with the landings of Tristan lobster.
On Wednesday 21st November the fishing vessel Viking Bay returned to Tristan da Cunha to collect Jose Parada and for another injury crewmen Abraham Velgas to see the doctor.After receiving attention by Doctor Carl, both returned to the vessel later in the day.Norman Glass the fishery Observer also left the vessel and will return to Cape Town on the Kelso early next month.The vessel did not have a very successful trip and is now heading to fishing grounds in the Indian Ocean, where she hopes catches will be better.
M.V. Kelso
The M.V. Kelso departed Cape Town on Friday the 23rd and is expected to arrive at Gough Island on Thursday 29th. The vessel will drop off a team of scientist at the South African Metrological Station, and proceed to Tristan arriving on Friday the 30th, weather dependant.
She is carrying the last mail and cargo for this year (which includes the Christmas shopping) and will return to Cape Town early next month.
