Wightlink

There was a very real risk that operators such as Wightlink would run out of cash.

The Wightlink User Group met Bob Seely for the first time on Tuesday evening (11).

This stretch of water is our roadway to the mainland and Wightlink are letting down its users in so many ways, not just with prices, but with timetables as well.

While Wightlink is there for holidaymakers, it also means business when it comes to trade.

Wightlink Commercial Director Phil Delaney added: “We are proud to sell food and drink from Isle of Wight suppliers in our Wight Taste outlets on our ships and at our ports.

Wightlink offers three services - the car ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth, the car ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne and the foot passenger Catamaran (FastCat) from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde.

Wightlink received a Government Lifeline Grant of £1.93 million over the last three years, they can well afford to offer free travel to those needing medical treatment.

Cllr Jordan highlighted that work is “already well underway” to address these issues, with the council having been in discussions with both Island MPs, ferry operators Red Funnel and Wightlink, and government officials throughout the summer.

Isle of Wight police were called to a collision on a Wightlink ferry.

THE Isle of Wight's first major chess event, the Wightlink Isle of Wight Chess Congress, was a sell-out — attracting 72 players and described by organisers as a resounding success.

In addition, if required due to adverse weather conditions, Hovertravel tickets will be accepted at Wightlink’s Portsmouth‐Fishbourne car ferry.

Wightlink also hosts Customer Forum meetings at Fishbourne and Yarmouth twice yearly.

Wightlink has apologised and says customers will be travel on the next available sailing.

The 3.30 pm sailing from Portsmouth to Fishbourne ‘slowed’ down for a ‘few minutes’ mid-Solent, according to a Wightlink spokesperson.

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