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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The ferry has been withdrawn from the route as engineers from Wightlink, the engine manufacturer and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) continue to investigate what caused the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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Five fire crews from the mainland attended a fire in the engine room of the Isle of Wight ferry.
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Although there could be a reasonable explanation, Isle of Wight MP, Robert Seely, says that "Wightlink appears to pay no tax on its earnings" and adds that neither do the holding companies. Wightlink respond.
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Island Labour have agreed a motion to seek commitment from the Labour Party that they would adopt the policy of returning the ferry companies to public ownership as part of the programme of bringing the railway system back into public ownership.
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Watch out for cross-Solent delays as dense fog affects Red Funnel services from East and West Cowes.
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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 MP says he's pleased the operators are taking responsibility for incidents seriously and that they understand passengers’ frustrations and anger over what's happened over last few months.
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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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Four crossings have been cancelled today in order allow engineers to replace a fuel injector.
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The former car park will be reinstated. The company say they do not plan to build on it.
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Bob Seely has written to the heads of the three cross-Solent ferry companies, asking them to explain the ongoing disruption Islanders have had to experience since August.
