FAQs: PLYM 2023 Refit
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Why do the ferries have to undergo a refit ?
The ferries provide a vital 24-hour service in all weathers for up to 8,000 vehicles a day, including emergency vehicles, and around 1,500 pedestrians each day, 365 days a year….
How often do refits take place?
Each of the three ferries undergoes a full refit every five years. PLYM is the first of the ferries to undergo a refit during this five-year cycle. TAMAR’s next refit…
What work is carried out during a refit?
PLYM’s refit will include a number of key elements, including • A mandatory dry docking to allow a survey of the underwater hull to ensure the material state is sufficient…
Who is carrying out the refit ?
The refit is being carried out by A&P at their dry dock facilities in Falmouth….
How long does the refit take ?
The refit usually takes about six weeks to complete. We will be working closely with A&P to ensure that the works are completed on schedule and the ferry is back…
Why do the ferries have to be sent away for the refit ?
While the majority of maintenance is carried out while the vessels are afloat or during off-peak periods when an individual vessel is not on scheduled service, some maintenance activities and…
How long does it take for the ferry to travel to Falmouth?
The ferry has to be towed 44 nautical miles from Torpoint to Falmouth. This journey usually takes around six hours to complete….
Why does the weather affect the date of the refit ?
The ferries can only be towed in relatively calm sea states and low wind conditions, so adverse weather can impact on the actual dates of the towing operations in both…
How will you provide a service during the refit?
During the refit period the service will be provided by the two remaining ferries, one leaving each side of the river every 15 minutes (on the hour and 15, 30…
Will the ferry go back into service as soon as it returns to Torpoint?
Once the ferry has returned to Torpoint, the towing gear needs to be removed and the ferry put back on its chains and prepared for service, which takes a few…