£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
11, October 2019·1 min readRed Funnel switching to Winter timetable three weeks earlyThree days of reduced service then straight into Winter timetable
15, February 2022·1 min readRed Funnel outline their annual maintenance programme for vehicle ferriesRed Funnel says each of their vessels now undergoes a full annual service, ensuring they're able to provide a full service in the busy months ahead
22, August 2019·1 min readRed Funnel shortlisted for Maritime UK’s Award for supporting British shipbuildingAs well as having two catamarans built here on the Isle of Wight, the ferry company also awarded a £10 million contract to a Birkenhead company to build its new state-of-the-art freight-only ferry.
19, August 2024·4 min readFinal call to discover 80 unique lighthouses in the ‘Light the South’ trailLess than two weeks left to complete the 'Light the South' Art Trail
30, August 2022·2 min readUnite secures Red Funnel workers pay rises of up to 18 per centUnite the Union say the pay deal is worth 18.3 per cent for the lowest paid and 13.4 per cent for all other staff
6, January 2025·1 min readTemporary changes to Red Funnel ferry schedule for maintenance in January and FebruaryRed Funnel announces maintenance work at East Cowes, impacting late-night ferry services from 18th January
19, December 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight leaders unite to launch pioneering Islanders’ Charter for better ferry servicesLeaders join forces to shape ferry services with community-driven Islanders' Charter
1, March 2024·1 min readRed Funnel restores night-time ferry services following terminal upgrade worksRed Funnel resumes night crossings early as terminal upgrade work advances
9, August 2021·1 min readRed Jets return to pre-Cowes Week timetable, with two extra crossingsOver the last few weeks Red Funnel say they've noticed a greater demand for Friday and Saturday departures so have added some extra crossings
21, October 2018·2 min readRed Funnel ferry involved (again) in yacht collisionIn a matter of weeks the Red Funnel ferry has once collided with yachts during thick fog. Sparking a search & rescue mission.
26, June 2023·2 min readRed Funnel sets plans for an improved waterfront experience in East CowesRed Funnel has unveiled extensive upgrade plans for its East Cowes port
31, March 2021·4 min readIsland visitor charter relaunched ahead of Easter weekendThere should be no long-distance travelling or overnight stays, which includes single households staying in a second home, say Isle of Wight council