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Another milestone has been achieved in Wightlink’s £45million investment in a new ship for the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route and port improvements.
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Disruption to cross-Solent travel expected today due to Storm Doris. Winds of up to 80mph expected on coastal areas.
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Cross Solent travel is expected to be affected by the arrival of Storm Doris tomorrow with 70-80mph winds along coastal areas predicted.
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Gunwharf Quays is expected to be closed until 10am and Wightlink ferry services into the Harbour are suspended.
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Red Funnel has signed a contract with Wight Shipyard Ltd to carry out the work at The Columbine in East Cowes, marking the first time the vessel has been refitted on the Island since it was built by FBM Marine.
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Of course we all remember when Australian Investment Bank Macquarie sold Wightlink two years back - but did you hear that their owners have changed hands again? It's taken some digging, but here's what OnTheWight has found out.
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The Planning Committee voted to reject part of the officer recommendation. Red Funnel say 'they will not give up' and continue discussions with officers over the expansion of their East Cowes terminal.
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Wightlink say MoorMaster™ will cut their turnaround time on the Fishbourne route by three minutes to 15 minutes. It's a first in the UK for this innovative technology.
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The weather alert from The Met Office warned us that freezing fog would return, and it has, causing travel disruption on the Isle of Wight.
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Yesterday Wightlink chose to describe the fire on board the St Faith car ferry as 'small'. Anyone who's seen the photos of the fire might well question that description. We did, so we asked Wightlink to define 'a small fire' - here's what they told OnTheWight.
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Wightlink ferry company claim it was a "small fire", saying it extinguished by the crew within minutes and no one was injured.
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If you are planning to use the Red Funnel car ferry or have friends/relatives visiting between 24th-27th December, make sure you read this important information.
