THE new Tamar II ferry will be arriving in Torpoint this Saturday, March 12, at approximately 12 midday. In preparation, the Torpoint Ferry Tamar was taken out of service on Thursday. Following connection to its chains, the Tamar II will undergo a period of around eight to 10 days of trials and modifications prior to entering service. The exact date that the new ferry will enter service will be modified as soon as the trials and modifications period is complete. Following the entry into service of Tamar II, the Plym II ferry will be removed from service for approximately four days to complete essential modifications. A two-ferry 15 minute service will therefore operate during both of these periods.
