Wightlink’s Fast Cat catamaran service has been hit by a mechanical issue this afternoon (Friday) as commuters head home for the weekend.
Due to what is understood to be an engine issue with one of the Wight Ryder vessels, a number of sailings have been cancelled or amended.
It has been announced that the 16:40 sailing from Portsmouth Harbour and both the 17:10 and 19:15 sailings from Ryde Pier Head have been cancelled.
A charter vessel will be running the 17:40 and 18:40 sailings from Portsmouth, and the 18:10 from Ryde.
UPDATE SATURDAY @ 09:15 – Due to a mechanical issue on Wight Ryder 2, Wightlink say they are running an hourly service throughout today on the Ryde Pier Head to Portsmouth Harbour FastCat service.
For help with your booking, call 0333 999 7333 (Saturday and Sunday 09:00-18:00).
UPDATE SATURDAY @ 16:30 – Wightlink have now advised that the hourly service will continue on Sunday.
Sailings will operate XX:15 past the hour from Portsmouth Harbour and XX:47 past the hour from Ryde.
All booked customers will travel on the next available sailing
UPDATE SUNDAY @ 20:10 – Due to the ongoing mechanical issue on Wight Ryder 2, an hourly service will continue until Wednesday 24th July.
