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Adverse wind conditions coupled with the direction of the tide has resulted in significant wave heights across the Solent and affecting cross-Solent travel.
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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.
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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.
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Red Kestrel will operate between Southampton and the Isle of Wight and will officially enter service in May.
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Concerns have been raised for litter pickers, dog walkers and other wildlife, as fibre glass insulation blown off Red Funnel's demolition site in East Cowes is spotted around the town.
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To celebrate 50 years of continuous high-speed service between Southampton and West Cowes, Red Funnel Ferries will be sponsoring this year’s Cowes Week fireworks.
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The Visit Isle of Wight Green Star scheme acknowledges and rewards businesses that actively promote the use of sustainable transport to protect the environment and enhance customer experience on the Island.
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During the last five decades, the Isle of Wight has seen 13 high-speed vessels come and go to the Red Funnel fleet, starting with the hydrofoils, through to the waterjet propelled Red Jet fleet.
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The quick actions of the crew on board the Red Eagle led to the swift rescue of the man in the water.
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As 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.
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Southampton's Royal Pier development – which was due to sit on the current site of the Red Funnel ferry terminal - has been scrapped. Details within.
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The ambitious redevelopment plans have been scrapped. OnTheWight asked Red Funnel how it would affect their relocation plans.
