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21, July 2014·5 min read

Here’s what a Wightlink boss said about Friday’s ferry incident and the aftermath (Updated)

Wightlink's Chief Operating Officer was interviewed by BBC Radio Solent's Julian Clegg this morning about Friday's deck collapse - the investigations; how the deck works; safety check; reassuring passengers and an apology. OnTheWight has the full transcript.

Wightlink collapsed deck - Sheared cable close up - Matt Jones

20, July 2014·1 min read

Apparently broken cable revealed in photos from ferry incident passenger

OnTheWight speaks to a passenger who was onboard as the deck collapsed, who talks of an 'almighty bang' and photos reveal an apparently broken cable.

Car deck collapse on Wightlink - people and cars coming off - by Shane Thorton

19, July 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight ferry deck collapse: HD Photos and Video

Shane Thornton was on-hand at Fishbourne to shoot these photos and video as the emergency services were at work last night.

19, July 2014·1 min read

Changes to the Wightlink timetable following ferry incident

Due to the ferry incident that took place on Friday evening, Wightlink have made changes to their timetable Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

St Mary's Hospital cone - close by Auntie P

19, July 2014·1 min read

Four affected by ferry incident now released from hospital

Good news about the people involved in the car deck collapsing on the Wightlink ferry last night.

Fishbourne Car ferry - upper deck collapse by Richard Chantler

19, July 2014·3 min read

Car deck collapses on ferry (Update 8)

Dramatic photo shows one side of the ferry car deck collapsed, loaded with cars.

11, June 2014·1 min read

Island band, Naked Fridays, play exclusive gig to Festival-goers

Wight Noize competition winners, Naked Fridays, will be performing on Wightlink ferries tomorrow (Thursday) to help Isle of Wight Festival-goers get in the festival mood.

5, June 2014·2 min read

Traffic plans for Isle of Wight Festival released

The council release details of traffic plans over the Isle of Wight Festival period.

2, June 2014·1 min read

Cancellations on Fishbourne ferry route this morning

Wightlink say the cancellations are due to staff shortage.

Wightlink Managers: Russell Kew meeting passengers:

22, May 2014·1 min read

Your chance to meet the Wightlink managers

If you missed the other Meet the Manager events, next week is your chance to speak to managers at Wightlink who will be on hand to hear any concerns you have.

6, May 2014·1 min read

UKIP election posters stolen at weekend

The posters were stolen from private property where they faced out at sea.

1, May 2014·6 min read

Changes to Fishbourne ferry timetable today

Watch out for timetable changes if you're travelling on the Fishbourne-Portsmouth route today.

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