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Wightlink provide ferry services to the Isle of Wight. They operate car ferry services from two Island ports, Yarmouth and Fishbourne, as well as a foot passenger services from the end of the pier in Ryde.

Wightlink’s Yarmouth car ferry lands in Lymington. The other two services land in Portsmouth.

The ferry service was bought by Australian-based investment bank, Macquarie, in 2005 for just over £230m.

11, November 2020·1 min read

Wightlink launch consultation with staff following £20m losses since start of pandemic

Wightlink say they lost £20 million in revenue at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and have launched a consultation with staff. Full details within

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11, November 2020·1 min read

Letter: Government must afford Island commuters same right as rail commuters

As the FastCat is preparing to be suspended later this week, this Isle of Wight commuter says the Government must afford Island commuters the same rights as rail commuters

10, November 2020·2 min read

‘Government intervention’ may be necessary says Isle of Wight council leader over ferry suspension

Dave Stewart says decisions on services rest with the private ferry companies, but that he'll work with the MP and Dept for Transport to impress on them that it may be necessary to arrange government intervention

10, November 2020·2 min read

FastCat to be suspended after 80 per cent drop in passenger numbers during lockdown

Wightlink say it's not sustainable to run loss-making services with such low numbers of customers, and announced changes to FastCat and Yarmouth routes

Wightlink has been working closely with Sainsbury's to get essential supplies to the Island

2, November 2020·1 min read

Lockdown #2: ‘Travel for holidays and visits should cease’, says Isle of Wight council leader

The Isle of Wight council leader said that temperature testing on ferry passengers had been considered and discounted. He explains why cross-Solent travel must continue despite lockdown

31, October 2020·3 min read

Karen’s 20,000-kilometre walk in aid of Alzheimer’s research charity reaches Isle of Wight leg

Find out what days Karen will be in various towns and villages on the Isle of Wight as part of her walk abound the British and Irish coastlines

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29, October 2020·4 min read

Wightlink Voice Assistant App: Here’s how to get and use it

The Wightlink Voice Assistant App for Amazon Alexa and Google Home lets you find out live information about the ferry service by speaking to it. It’s been developed by Island-based Wight Computers

26, October 2020·6 min read

Isle of Wight ferry companies react to claims that not being able to stay in cars ‘will exacerbate Covid-19 pandemic’

Isle of Wight resident Mike is concerned that ferry passengers are being ‘forced out of their cars’ during cross-Solent journeys. News OnTheWight asked the ferry companies for their reaction

14, October 2020·1 min read

Wightlink only ferry operator to be short-listed in Maritime UK 2020 Awards for green credentials

Wightlink say their our aim to become the country’s leading sustainable operator. The winners will be announced on 12th November

8, October 2020·2 min read

‘Ferries are our weak link’ says Isle of Wight councillor responsible for transport

The comments from Cllr Ian Ward came up at the Solent Transport Joint Committee meeting

1, September 2020·1 min read

Critically endangered European eel discovered in Wightlink’s oyster nurseries

Historically, the eels were caught in the River Thames for human consumption, but their numbers have declined in recent years. This could be due to over fishing, coastal development or pesticides.

26, August 2020·2 min read

Test and Trace App to be rolled out to Isle of Wight tourists

The Test and Trace App Team still haven't provided stats on how many Islanders are using the App and now plan to rollout to visitors coming to the Island for the bank holiday

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