Government suspends competition law to support Isle of Wight ferry routes
The government is temporarily suspending competition law to allow ferry operators on the Isle of Wight to work together...
Isle of Wight’s marine sector
Wightlink and Red Funnel relax safety rules on some ferries to protect passengers and staff from virus
Passengers on some cross-Solent ferry services will have to stay in their vehicles during the voyage instead of using...
Isle of Wight ferry captain acquitted over collision with yacht
A judge has ruled that Capt Ian Drummond kept proper lookout and was not to blame for September 2018...
Phil Sharp sets world speed record for the Around Isle of Wight
Subject to ratification by the World Sailing Speed Record Council, Phil Sharp has set a new record for single-handed...
Wight Shipyard unveils hybrid patrol vessel
East Cowes shipbuilder, Wight Shipyard Company, unveiled its newbuild hybrid vessel at Seawork 2019, Europe’s largest commercial marine and...
Isle of Wight freight ferry named Red Kestrel
A new £10m freight ferry for the Isle of Wight has been named at a ceremony in Southampton. Red...
Extra ferries to Isle of Wight for Festival
Red Funnel has added additional sailings to its service to coincide with the Isle of Wight Festival. Up to...
