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The Government has appointed Brian Johnson, former Chief Executive of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), as the independent chairman

14 January 2026

The Department for Transport has announced the appointment of prominent UK maritime figure and former Chief Executive of the Maritime

14 January 2026

The take over of Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel by investment firm, Njord Partners has been completed. The

1 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

The Conservative Opposition in Parliament has formally backed regulation for Isle of Wight ferries, slamming ticket prices as ‘extortionately high’.

25 November 2025

Richard Quigley MP has been given further backing from the Government on his work to improve cross-Solent transport. Recognising the

11 November 2025

New ferries, quicker crossings and cheaper fares – that is what Vectis Ferries say they would provide the Isle of

10 November 2025

A bill to regulate ferry firms would boost income from tourists who are deterred by reduced timetables and higher fares,

2 November 2025

The Isle of Wight’s tourism and hospitality sector took centre stage at the Conservative Party Conference this week, as East

13 October 2025

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