UPDATED: Red Funnel have cancelled 2 cross-Solent sailings tonight (Saturday) as a result of engine troubles on board Red Falcon.
The vessel is currently unable to berth in Southampton due to the reported technical issue, which has affected those on board the 21:00 sailing from East Cowes.
Island Echo understands that the ferry’s engine is overheating and therefore the captain is awaiting the assistance of a tug. An ambulance conducting a transfer is said to be stuck on board.
The 22:30 sailing from Southampton and the 23:55 from East Cowes have both been cancelled as a result of the ongoing issue.
UPDATE @ 23:16 – The Ferry has now successfully docked at it’s normal dock in Southampton and passengers are being offloaded.
UPDATE SUNDAY – Red Funnel have cancelled the 07:15 sailing from Southampton and the 09:00 from East Cowes as a result of continuing problems with Red Falcon.
