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Built on the Isle of Wight by Wight Shipyard in East Cowes, Red Jet 7 is getting close to being completed and ready for sea trials.
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Fran joins the Isle of Wight ferry company from Condor, as Kevin George, the previous CEO, moves to be Red Funnel Group Chairman.
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Permission to serve alcohol between the hours of 9am and 11pm, Monday to Saturday, and between 10am to 11pm on Sundays, was approved by the Isle of Wight Council’s licensing sub-committee today.
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These are the only visitor-voted-for accolade for businesses on the Isle of Wight which allow tourists to shine a spotlight on places that have helped to make their stay on the Island extra special.
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Concerns raised by a resident and the town council have been countered by the ferry company who say there have only been two incidents of drunken behaviour in the last 12 months, neither of which were caused by their passengers.
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The new enhanced Red Jet services will make it far easier for Islanders to travel to the mainland, whether it be for shopping in Southampton, visiting friends or family or travelling further afield.
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Red Funnel currently has four cadets on the programme who are due to complete their training in July this year.
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Here's the first look at Red Funnel's newly-ordered ship. This one is dedicated to carrying freight only, hence it can only carry 12 passengers for the 12 HGVs it can take across its four lanes. Full size images can be seen below.
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Sea trials and crew training are expected to commence in June 2018 ahead of Red Jet 7's official naming ceremony in Cowes in July next year.
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The refurbishment plans will see a significant increase in the number of internal seats for customers and involves a complete refit of B Deck, including a state-of-the-art galley and new toilets.
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Endeavours to keep foot passengers crossing the River Medina in Cowes - despite the actions of the Isle of Wight council - have been given a welcome boost this week.
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A multi-million pound development in East Cowes, which will bring with it 53 homes, a 400-berth marina, restaurants, bars and more, is set for approval.
