The bosses of a new ferry service between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly have pulled the service.
Scilly Ferries was due to begin sailings from Penzance to the islands on 20 August, following multiple delays to its start date.
Owners Harland and Wolff said that following an assessment of its operations, the service was identified as being “overly ambitious given current circumstances”.
Russell Downs, Harland & Wolff’s interim executive chair, said: “We understand that this will be difficult news for those affected directly and for the people of the Isles of Scilly and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and uncertainty caused.”
The company said that the decision was made because of “the need for Harland & Wolff to refocus on its core business activities”.
Mr Downs reassured Isles of Scilly residents that Harland & Wolff Marine Services, which provided freight between the mainland and the islands would continue.