Red Funnel are warning customers that they expect possible disruption to the service to be caused by Storm Eunice over the next few days.
The cross-Solent operator are anticipating disruption to the Red Jet service from the early hours of Friday (18th) through to the early hours of Monday (21st).
Leanna Lakes, Operations Director at Red Funnel, said,
“With the start of half term for many, we want to ensure passengers have information to plan their journeys. Our vehicle ferries are expected remain in service, however crossing times may be extended.
“Our teams are closely monitoring conditions and will continue to keep the live service status updated on our website and on our travel news page on Twitter.
“They will also issue notifications regarding any delays and cancellations to booked customers who have opted in to receive alerts.”
Lakes: Safety of passengers and crew our number one priority
Leanna went on to add,
“The safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority. Any changes to our timetable are always based on factors including wind strength, wave height, tidal conditions, vessel operating limits and visibility.
“As with all high-speed vessels, our Red Jets can be more susceptible to delays caused by poor weather compared with the vehicle ferries, due to their operating limits. These restrictions, set out by our regulator, mean we are unable to depart when waves exceed a maximum height.
“Customers intending to travel with us on foot on Friday or Saturday may wish to consider planning around using our vehicle ferries (as foot passengers) instead.”
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