SeaLink Northern Territory

12/11/2024

Tiwi Islands restricted ferry service for November 2024

08/11/2024

Mandorah ferry service disruptions for November 2024

08/10/2024

SeaLink would like to advise that, following the mechanical failure of our usual vessel, Tiwi Mantawi, we are continuing to provide a limited service to the Tiwi Islands to 31 October 2024, using a smaller replacement vessel. Please note that this service can carry 24 passengers and bookings are only available by phone or in person at our office or at the ferry departure points (not available to book online). Bookings are restricted to Tiwi residents and other essential travel and we regret that we are unable to carry day-trip visitors. Please no animals on board. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please click the link to view dates and timetable. https://www.sealink.com.au/tiwi-islands/ferry-information/ferry-timetable

21/08/2024

SeaLink would like to advise that, following the mechanical failure of our usual vessel, Tiwi Mantawi, a replacement vessel has been engaged to provide a limited service to the Tiwi Islands on 22nd, 23rd and 25th August. The replacement vessel can carry 32 passengers and will operate at the following times:

Thursday 22nd August:
Depart Cullen Bay 10:15am
Depart Wurrumiyanga 3:15pm

Friday 23rd August:
Depart Cullen Bay 10:15am
Depart Wurrumiyanga 2:30pm

Sunday 25th August:
Depart Cullen Bay 11:30am
Depart Wurrumiyanga 2:30pm

Please note that bookings on these services are only available by phone or in person at our office or at the ferry departure points.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

20/08/2024

🚤 Update on Tiwi Mantawi vessel 🚤
We are continuing to work closely with AMSA and the relevant authorities on a thorough investigation into the Tiwi Mantawi vessel incident.

🔹 All passengers were contacted on Saturday, and belongings left on the vessel have mostly been returned. For those who have already departed Darwin, we are organising shipment of their personal effects. 📦

🔹 In the coming days, we will be reaching out to passengers from Friday’s Tiwi Islands to Darwin ferry to arrange refunds for their journey. 💳

🔹 We’ve received positive feedback from many passengers, praising our crew’s professionalism during the incident. We are incredibly proud of how they managed the emergency, ensuring the health and safety of our passengers and crew remained our top priority. 👏

🔹 Our team is focused on sourcing a suitable alternative solution to continue providing the Tiwi Island ferry service for the community and visitors as soon as possible. 🌍

We will keep you updated via our website and socials with information as it becomes available.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and support.

17/08/2024

Update on ferry services - 17 August, 12:30pm

Tiwi Islands Services:
The Tiwi Islands ferry service will operate as usual on Sunday 18th August, departing Cullen Bay at 10:15am and departing Wurrumiyanga at 2:15pm. This is a smaller vessel than usual with limited seating capacity. Please book online to ensure that you have a seat if you intend to travel.
The Tiwi Islands ferry service has been cancelled for Monday 19th August. We are in the process of contacting everyone who was booked to make alternative arrangements or provide refunds.

Mandorah Ferry Service:
The Mandorah service will operate as per the usual timetable however a smaller 38 seat vessel (Flatback) will operate the 11:00am/11:20am, 1:00pm/1:20pm, 3:00pm/3:20pm and 5:00pm/5:20pm services on Sunday 18th August.

We apologise for this inconvenience.

16/08/2024

Incident Update: All passengers on the Tiwi Ferry Service on 16 August 2024 were safely transferred back to Darwin.

The Mandorah Ferry Service has now returned back to the normal operating schedule.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we responded to the emergency incident.

A full investigation is underway.

16/08/2024

We have encountered an unexpected mechanical issue on the Tiwi Mantawi vessel shortly after departure from the Tiwi Islands this afternoon.

In response, we have needed to dispatch the Mandorah ferry to safely transfer these passengers to Darwin. Regrettably, this has resulted in the need to cancel Mandorah ferry services for the remainder of the evening.

A replacement bus service was organised from Cullen Bay to Belyuen and Wagait Beach for passengers impacted by this disruption.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused to customers on the Mandorah ferry service and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Please refer to our website www.sealink.com.au/darwin/ for the latest information.

31/07/2024

The Tiwi Islands Grand Final is on!
**Sunday 11th August**
The ferry departs Cullen Bay at 10:15am getting you to Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island at 12:45pm. It's a short 5 minute walk to the footy oval for the match of the year.
After the game, the ferry will depart at 5:00pm, arriving at Cullen Bay at 7:30pm.
Book your tickets online here: https://www.sealink.com.au/tiwi-islands/bookings/ferry

22/07/2024

The Tiwi Islands Grand Final is on!
**Sunday 11th August**
The ferry departs Cullen Bay at 10:15am getting you to Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island at 12:45pm. It's a short 5 minute walk to the footy oval for the match of the year.
After the game, the ferry will depart at 5:00pm, arriving at Cullen Bay at 7:30pm.
Book your tickets online here:

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01/04/2024

*Update on the Groote Eylandt service*

Unfortunately, MV Duffy is unable to be recovered for operation following damage sustained from Tropical Cyclone Megan.

Our insurance company will be taking responsibility of the vessel and will coordinate salvage and disposal.

We are sourcing options for a suitable replacement vessel for the Groote Eylandt service and will keep stakeholders updated.

20/03/2024

*Update on the Groote Eylandt service following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Megan*

Our team have arrived on Groote Eylandt however at this stage we are still unable to access the vessel to assess the extent of the damage.

We continue to work with the local police, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), and the other relevant authorities and stakeholders.

We will provide updates on our website as more information becomes available.

18/03/2024

Following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Megan, all SeaLink ferry services to and from Groote Eylandt are currently suspended. Our team are travelling to Groote Eylandt to assess the situation. We will provide updates on our website as more information becomes available.

30/01/2024

25/01/2024

We'd like to let everyone know that the Tiwi Islands ferry service has been cancelled for Friday 26th January due to unsafe sea conditions. We apologise for the disruption.

25/01/2024

Unfortunately the ferry service from Tiwi Islands to Darwin has been cancelled this afternoon, (25th Jan) due to unsafe sea conditions. We will provide advice about tomorrow's service by 7pm today. We apologise for any inconvenience however safety is our top priority.

19/01/2024

SeaLink would like to let everyone know that the Tiwi Islands ferry service has been cancelled for Sunday 21st January due to the continuing rough seas causing unsafe conditions. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to get back to the regular schedule next week.

17/01/2024

We would like to advise that the Tiwi Islands ferry service is unable to operate on Thursday 18th & Friday 19th January, due to the very rough sea conditions. Services have been cancelled for these days. An update will be provided prior to Sunday 21st January as to whether conditions have subsided enough to operate that day. We sincerely apologise for the disruption however safety of our customers and staff is our top priority.