The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced that it will be seeking applications for a new-look Steamship Advisory Board. The Steamship Advisory Board (SAB) was formed in 2017, giving Isles of Scilly residents the opportunity to provide constructive feedback on the Group’s services and views on future plans. The Group is entering a new…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has appointed islander Andrew Walder to its Board of Directors. Andrew, who lives on St Martin’s and runs his own business SC Dogs Distillery as part of the family farm, becomes the third island-based non-executive board member currently serving. With 15 years’ experience in the Merchant Navy, and time…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group (ISSG), the primary provider of passenger and freight transport to the Isles of Scilly, has signed landmark contracts with shipbuilder Piriou, which will secure the long-term future of passenger travel and freight supplies to and from the islands. The signing of the contracts means that two new ships…
Serving the needs of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly: A thank you from us to you! For more than 100 years, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has served the needs of the Isles of Scilly. If you live in West Cornwall, you’ll likely have seen the familiar and comforting sight of the…
For the second year in a row, the Scillonian III crossing between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly has been named the UK’s highest diversity ferry route for wildlife spotting by charity ORCA. A total of 645 individual animals were spotted by volunteers from the decks of the passenger ferry – with common dolphins recorded…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group is excited to announce it has now helped to raise more than £100,000 for the incredible Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust – and we couldn’t be prouder. Over the past four years our generous customers have donated the milestone amount by making a voluntary donation when booking travel through…
Passenger bookings for 2024 on Skybus and Scillonian III have increased by 53.9% compared to this time last year. More than a quarter of these (26.4%) are from new passengers looking to experience the islands for the first time and over 80% of these bookings have been made online. Stuart Reid, Chief Executive of…
We’ve been working hard behind-the-scenes and are excited to let you know our St Mary’s office re-opened today, Monday 13th November. We listened to feedback provided at our 103rd AGM and the community engagement event in October and decided to re-open the office. Our friendly and knowledgeable team, including Islands Operations Manager Jeanette Ware,…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has appointed Andrew Fogden as its first Freight and Commercial Manager – a new role within the company. Andrew, who recently relocated to Cornwall from Buckinghamshire, will take responsibility for freight services to the Isles of Scilly, a vital part of the year-round lifeline link the Steamship Group provides…
Islander Jeanette Ware has been appointed as the new Islands Operations Manager for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, strengthening its management team on the islands. A well-known member of the Scilly community, Jeanette joined the Steamship Group in March 2016 as operations manager for Island Carriers and helped turn it into a profit-making company.…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced its support for Five Islands Academy on St Mary’s with 200 Scillonian III tickets – giving pupils the chance to compete in sporting events on the mainland throughout the academic year. With tight school budgets, the sponsorship means island children can take part in a variety of…
Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as the shipbuilder of choice for construction of its new passenger ferry Scillonian IV and cargo vessel. The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has named Piriou as its preferred shipbuilder to build and deliver two new vessels for the Group. In April, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group…
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