Island Echo, Author at Solent Transport User Group

Wightlink has brought in a charter vessel to operate multiple FastCat sailings between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head this

19 December 2025

A total of 7 Wightlink ferry crossings between Fishbourne and Portsmouth have been cancelled this afternoon (Thursday) due to an

18 December 2025

Wightlink has confirmed that the first sailings of the new working week on its FastCat service have been cancelled, meaning

15 December 2025

A technical issue has once again led to the suspension of Hovertravel’s cross-Solent operation this afternoon (Sunday) – for the

14 December 2025

Mechanical issues and adverse weather are affecting foot passenger services to and from Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday), with both Wightlink’s

9 December 2025

Hovertravel has once again been forced to suspend its cross-Solent service due to a technical issue. Commuter services to and

5 December 2025

Issues with the onboard generators have resulted in 6 Red Jet sailings being cancelled later today (Wednesday). Cross-Solent operator Red

3 December 2025

Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight’s longest-serving ferry operator, begins a major new chapter today (Monday) after a deal to

1 December 2025

Wightlink have tonight (Sunday) announced the cancellation of several car ferry sailings on Monday morning due to a mechanical issue

30 November 2025