Red Jet 3 was one of the original Solent Class Hi-Speed catamaran ferries and has ferried millions of passengers across the Solent over the last 20 years.
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely raised several points during a parliamentary debate yesterday about the transport infrastructure on the Island. Details and video within.
Adverse wind conditions coupled with the direction of the tide has resulted in significant wave heights across the Solent and affecting cross-Solent travel.
The local councillor says this development is "a positive step forwards" and that "by opening up the area, it will change the look and feel of our town comparatively".
Island Labour have agreed a motion to seek commitment from the Labour Party that they would adopt the policy of returning the ferry companies to public ownership as part of the programme of bringing the railway system back into public ownership.
The MP says he's pleased the operators are taking responsibility for incidents seriously and that they understand passengers’ frustrations and anger over what's happened over last few months.
A project aimed at encouraging residents to find out more about the arts and culture on the Isle of Wight announces their public artist commission for Newport, East Cowes and Totland.
The Isle of Wight ferry company confirm they have suspended the Captain and his Mate following the second collision in East Cowes with yachts in the last few weeks.
The Red Eagle has been withdrawn from service to enable the preliminary investigation to be concluded, so Red Funnel have announced a series of cancellations on the East Cowes route.