Replacement parts had to be sent to Guernsey from the USA and due to the “global supply chain crisis” this led to extended delays. 

It has now undergone extensive sea trials and is back on duty as of Friday 28 July. 

Several relief vessels were used in the interim to make sure people in the Bailiwick had access to emergency support if needed. 

“I would like to thank the volunteers from the St Peter Port Lifeboat and the crews of the BrecqhouChief, Access Challenger and the pilot boat who have all helped St John maintain lifeline medical cover for the other islands,” said Operations Lead at St John, Stuart Malley. 

“They have responded to emergencies around the clock, leaving their jobs and their families, often in the middle of the night to assist us,” continued Mr Malley. 

“I would also like to thank the volunteers MEDIA RELEASE who crew of the Flying Christine, that have given many additional hours working behind the scenes to prepare the vessel for a return to duty.” 

The Chief Executive Officer of St John, Mark Mapp, said the recent work on the Flying Christine III will extend her operational life. 

“We are continuing to evaluate the most cost-effective way of extending her design life further with additional resilience being built-in.”