Two new catamarans bound for Greenwich began their 10,000 mile journey to get here.

The two MBNA Thames Clippers are currently en route from Hobart in Tasmania.

Tasmania is an island off the southern coast of Australia. 

MORE TOP STORIES The 150 capacity vessels will join the fleet ferrying passengers along the Thames, including Greenwich.

Coming into service this autumn, the latest additions are part of a £6.5 million investment across London’s river transport network.

The boats are the first additions to the fleet in seven years.