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The latest incident is the third failure of an engine resulting in a fire on Wight Sky over the last 16 months. Wightlink pledge to resolve the problems customers have experienced.
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The ferry has been withdrawn from the route as engineers from Wightlink, the engine manufacturer and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) continue to investigate what caused the engine failure.
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Had the Wightlink crew not acted as swiftly as they had, it is likely the man would have drowned. They have been honoured for their bravery and quick thinking.
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The Met Office forecast winds of up to 60mph along the coast, so there may be even more cancellations as the day continues.
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Ferry customers and staff were given the chance to discover their vital signs through a 60 second ‘selfie’ developed by scientists at the Universities of Portsmouth and Bournemouth in collaboration with researchers and clinicians at Portsmouth Hospitals Trust.
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Wightlink helps couple towards finishing post of charity challenge in aid of the RNLI.
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The arrival of Victoria of Wight heralds the completion of Wightlink's £45 million investment to improve the speed and efficiency of the route between Fishbourne and Portsmouth. The vessel was named today by the Countess of Wessex.
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Wightlink's deck officer is is one of 19 people who'll receive the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service for going above and beyond in their service to the maritime industry.
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The new £30million car ferry set sail over the weekend to bring her first paying customers to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth.
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Following sea trials Wightlink staff and contractors will now move on to Victoria of Wight to get her ready for her first customers as she comes into service later in the summer.
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An Isle of Wight invention of creating artificial habitats for marine wildlife has been shortlisted for a top award.
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Wightlink have announced their support for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust's Mental Health Taskforce - which provides peer-to-peer advocacy to young people, helping break down the stigma associated with mental health.
