Wightlink’s Fishbourne-Portsmouth car ferry service is delayed this morning (Wednesday) due to a problem with the linkspan at Fishbourne.
Island Echo understands the 10:40 from Fishbourne is yet to sail as the linkspan to the top deck is stuck in the down position.
The cross-Solent operator is advising of 45-minute delays on the route.
Victoria of Wight is currently holding off in the Solent on its approach to the Isle of Wight.
UPDATE @ 11:55 – St Clare is yet to depart from Fishbourne, 1 hour 15 minutes after the due departure.
Victoria of Wight remains in the Solent awaiting a berth.
UPDATE – The service is now back up and running, but with delays of around 45 minutes.
Is it the floating bridge in disguise?
Unknown why they do not have another berth, for when these problems arise.
Just a standard berth like they had before all this automatic stuff… same on mainland..