Tag Archives: RMS St Helena

Saint FM community group wins licence

Posted on 23 February, 2013 by

The group trying to revive St Helena’s first independent radio station has finally been granted a licence, after weeks of struggle. Initially the licence – costing £480 to cover four frequencies – will run for one year. Mike Olsson, former … Continue reading →

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Ship subsidy set to shrink as UK questions value for money

Posted on 22 February, 2013 by

A subsidy of just under £5 million for the RMS St Helena is to be put forward for UK approval as the ship nears the end of its service to the island. The “slight” cut reflects concern that the ageing vessel has … Continue reading →

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RMS St Helena to be repaired at sea as engineer flies in

Posted on 14 November, 2012 by

An engineer is being flown to the South Atlantic to conduct repairs at sea on St Helena’s supply ship. The RMS St Helena has suffered a technical problem with the turbo-charger on its portside engine, meaning that the ship can currently … Continue reading →

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RMS breakdown: Facebook comments

Posted on 14 November, 2012 by

They have to fix and KEEP the RMS St Helena! You can’t rely on costly air travel alone. Export/import via sea is the only way. St Helena Government must not make same stupid mistake like South Africa – SA got … Continue reading →

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Tourism leaders welcome more sailings, but not the selling

Posted on 31 July, 2012 by

A new strategy for operating the RMS St Helena has been given a mixed response by tourism leaders on the island. A proposed new sailing schedule was welcomed at a meeting with Enterprise St Helena officials, but there was strong … Continue reading →

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Ascension voyages saved in new RMS schedule

Posted on 31 July, 2012 by

A feared cut to the number of RMS St Helena voyages to Ascension island appears to have been averted. Julian Morris, head of economic development, revealed details of the ship’s proposed schedule at a meeting with the St Helena tourism association. He said: … Continue reading →

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In pictures: RMS St Helena refit, week two

Posted on 30 July, 2012 by

Click the pics for images from week two of the RMS St Helena dry docking. SEE ALSO: In pictures: RMS St Helena in dry dock Life’s a blast for RMS St Helena refit team

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In pictures: RMS St Helena in dry dock

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by
Bosun Jonas lowering anchors

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Click on the thumbnails to see full-size images of work on the RMS St Helena during its 2012 dry dock refit in Cape Town.

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Manchester United treat for ship’s crew

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by

Ten members of the RMS St Helena crew will be in the crowd when football legends Manchester United play against Ajax Cape Town on Saturday. They’ll be taking a break from the rigours of a major refit of the St … Continue reading →

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Life’s a blast for RMS St Helena refit team

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by

Heavy weather that has delayed the Basil Read airport supply ship on its return to Walvis Bay has also held up the RMS St Helena’s refit in Cape Town. CAPTAIN ANDREW GREENTREE reports. How time flies when you are enjoying … Continue reading →

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