Scillonian IV
LO-LO PAX Ferry
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Scillonian IV is a planned passenger ship to be based at Penzance in Cornwall, England, operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company for the principal ferry service to the Isles of Scilly.
| History | |
|---|---|
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| Name | Scillonian IV |
| Owner |  Isles of Scilly Steamship Company |
| Operator | Isles of Scilly Steamship Company |
| Port of registry | St Mary's |
| Builder | Piriou Shipyard, Vietnam |
| Laid down | 6 November 2024[1] |
| Launched | 28 March 2026[2] |
| Status | Planned operation between Penzance and Hugh Town |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Passenger ferry |
| Tonnage | 2,200 GT |
| Length | 74.85 m (245 ft 7 in) |
| Beam | 12.80 m (42 ft 0 in) |
| Draught | 3.00 m (9 ft 10 in) |
| Speed | 18 kn (33 km/h) |
| Capacity | 600 passengers |
| Crew | 20 |
History
The ship was ordered as a replacement for RMV Scillonian III which has been in service since 1977.[3][4] The new vessel, designed by BMT, will be 72 metres (236 ft 3 in) long and carry 600 passengers. It will be able to travel at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) and is designed specifically to improve passenger comfort.[5]
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group signed contracts with French shipbuilding company Piriou in January 2024 for the construction of both Scillonian IV and a new freight vessel due to be named Menawethan. The new vessels are expected to enter service in 2027.[4]
