Wightlink services between the Isle of Wight and the mainland have been disrupted today (Friday), with delays on the Fishbourne to Portsmouth route and cancellations on the Lymington to Yarmouth route too.
A spokesperson has said that St Clare, one of Wightlink’s ferries, may have picked up rope in one of her four Voith propellers while operating in the Solent.
Divers are now on site to inspect the vessel.
As a result, services on the Fishbourne to Portsmouth route are running up to 2 hours behind schedule. The 14:20 crossing from Portsmouth and the 15:20 sailing from Fishbourne have both been cancelled.
Wightlink has also confirmed disruption on its Lymington to Yarmouth route.
A spokesperson, Wightlink, has said:
“It has been necessary to cancel our 15:00 ex Lym and our 16:05 sailing ex Yar.
“We are currently operating a one-boat service due to a mechanical issue with Wight Light. Although she would ordinarily still be able to run, the current severe weather conditions mean it is not safe to do so.
Article continues below this advertisement “Our engineers are assessing the issue now, and we will provide a further update as soon as we know more.
“Thank you for your patience while we work to keep services operating safely.”
Wightlink has apologised for the disruption to customers’ travel plans.
The 2-hour delay on the Fishbourne route is currently projected to remain in place until the end of today, according to Wightlink’s live service status page.
Voith propellers That’s good then now i know the type of propeller makes sense now..Do you hear the adverts on the radio..you gotta laugh or you would cry..
Is it really “breaking” news anymore!!
Bridge or Tunnel
Enough is Enough
This is becoming a joke
There always seem to be three ferries on this route, two in use and one moored up at Lymington. If one of them developed a fault, surely the third could be brought into service while it is rectified?
You won’t get anywhere in life thinking like that! Or maybe the ferry moored up at Lymington is already broken awaiting repair? Or maybe Wightlink couldn’t give a stuff about their customers ? A more knowledgable person may be able to enlighten us perhaps.
no delays or cancelations or huge price rises on a fixed link
Passengers deserve compensation . Some have been moved to Yarmouth
which for some may be a major added expense and time delay.
Why don’t we have delay repay scheme like the trains ? This is beyond a joke now & a daily occurrence !
Dinghy’s are more reliable and in some cases
you get free 5 star accommodation when you reach
your destination
Lol