Tag Archives: wharf

Ian responds to critics on Rupert’s port project

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Simon Pipe

Traders in Jamestown have been strongly critical of the plan to land cargo at Rupert’s Bay – leaving them with a difficult journey to transport goods to the shops, on narrow roads that hug steep hillsides. Executive councillor IAN RUMMERY … Continue reading →

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Time-lapse videos recall historic landing

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Simon Pipe

Look back to a key moment in St Helena’s airport project by watching two time-lapse videos of the NP Glory 4 becoming the first ocean-going ship ever to dock on the island, in July 2012. The first, by Scott Stander, … Continue reading →

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Rupert’s set to be new ‘port’ as wharf is approved

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Simon Pipe

It won’t quite be a harbour, as such, but approval has been given to new plans for a wharf for Rupert’s Bay, big enough for cargo ships to come alongside for the first time in the island’s history. The decision … Continue reading →

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Wharf works will bring noise and dust, but benefits too

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Simon Pipe

Building a new wharf in Rupert’s Bay will bring both benefits and burdens to St Helena. They include a heavy increase in traffic in Rupert’s Valley, bringing noise and dust – listed as a “major adverse” impact. A speed limit … Continue reading →

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Sailors welcome: but don’t leave any nasty gifts

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Simon Pipe

Visiting mariners have been described as a potential health risk to people on St Helena – because of what they might get up to on shore. The danger of them passing on diseases through amorous encounters has been identified as … Continue reading →

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Siting of a dock in the bay…

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Simon Pipe

Work could start in early 2014 on building of a new, permanent wharf in Rupert’s Bay, allowing ships to come alongside a dock to discharge cargo and passengers for the first time in St Helena’s history. Click here to see a … Continue reading →

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Jetty delayed by four years to pay for Rupert’s Bay dock

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Simon Pipe

Jamestown’s planned breakwater and landing stage have been put on hold for at least four years – but it means a permanent cargo dock can be built in Rupert’s Bay. Executive councillors made the decision after being told they risked losing … Continue reading →

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St Helena waives the rules to welcome yachties ashore

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Simon Pipe

Landing fees are to be waived for crews of yachts spending less than three days at St Helena. The move follows a determined push to encourage more visits to the island under sail. In December 2010, the tourism department reported … Continue reading →

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Jamestown jetty plan looks dead in the water

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Simon Pipe

Plans for a breakwater at St Helena’s historic wharf have all-but been scrapped, according to International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell. A permanent jetty is planned instead at Rupert’s Valley, he said. He broke the news at a meeting for Saints and … Continue reading →

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