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Wightlink

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.

16, February 2015·1 min read

Wightlink sells to Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners LLP – Live coverage

Wightlink, the Isle of Wight ferry company, has just been sold.

16, February 2015·1 min read

Wightlink sale Poll: Is the sale of Wightlink a good thing?

Following the shock news - here's a quick reaction poll where you can say if you think this is a good or a bad thing.

Who are Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners LLP?

16, February 2015·2 min read

Here’s what we know about Wightlink’s new owner: Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners

Who owns the ferry companies is of great interest to all on the Island. Here's what we've been able to find out about Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners LLP so far.

24, February 2015·1 min read

Wightlink’s new owners must improve service for Islanders says Labour candidate

Stewart Blackmore was amongst other prospective parliamentary candidates who met with Wightlink bosses last week.

Map - Proposed new location for Wightlink port - At International Port

19, March 2015·3 min read

Plan to move Wightlink port going to Portsmouth council Cabinet

The Pompey councillor proposing moving the Wightlink car ferry port says it could be better for Islanders and visitors, as they won't get caught up in Portsmouth city traffic.

Wightlink investment Fishbourne image - 640px

15, May 2015·3 min read

Wightlink invests £45 million in a new ship and port facilities

New ferry with 1,000 passenger capacity; Dual deck un/loading on it and St Clare; Hourly service and more.

28, September 2015·1 min read

Petition to regulate Isle of Wight ferry fares launched

A petition has been launched on the Government Website and calls for "a maximum cap" on Isle of Wight ferry fares. It has six months to reach 100,000 signatures and be considered for debate in Parliament.

21, October 2015·1 min read

Wightlink submit planning applications for £45m investment

Planning approvals will be sought for Fishbourne and Portsmouth ferry terminals in this £45m investment by Wightlink.

1, December 2015·1 min read

Ferry company CEO to leave ‘by mutual agreement’

The Wightlink CEO, Russell Kew, says, "It is the right time for me to had over the reins as Wightlink continues to invest for the future."

28, April 2016·1 min read

New Wightlink ferry will use hybrid battery technology

The new Wightlink ferry will have space for more than 1,000 people on board and will use hybrid battery technology, as well as conventional fuel, to reduce emissions and make the vessel quieter.

16, May 2016·1 min read

Wightlink announce new CEO

Following the sudden departure of Russell Kew as CEO in December 2015, Wightlink announce the appointment of a new CEO to start in June.

12, July 2016·1 min read

MP raises ferry safety concerns with MCA Chief

Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, has followed up an apparent lack of enforcement action by the MCA following the serious incident on a Wightlink ferry in 2014, when the mezzanine deck collapsed.

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