RED Jet 7 has been temporarily removed from service to allow repairs to a fault.

There has been a mechanical issue, which has led to some services being withdrawn for the best part of this week.

A spokesperson from Red Funnel said: “We have experienced a mechanical issue with the starboard inner jet unit of Red Jet 7, requiring us to remove the vessel from service until repairs can be completed.

"Until such time that Red Jet 7 returns to service, we need to make some cancellations to scheduled crossings and operate a reduced service.

"We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this will cause to some of our passengers, especially to our regular commuters.

“Our teams are busy adapting the timetable as well as doing all they can to get Red Jet 7 back in service as quickly as possible.

"We encourage customers to consider using our ferry vehicles as an alternative option, which are currently running to timetable.

"We will endeavour to give customers as much notice as possible about any further disruptions, so they can plan ahead, and will share a further update on Thursday afternoon.”

Red Funnel is directing customers to the latest information on its website here: https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/en/isle-of-wight-ferry/service-status/

Available Red Jet Departures

From Southampton

Wednesday 13 Oct: 15:35, 18:55, 20:15, 21:35, 22:55

Thursday 14 Oct: 05:35, 06:55, 08:15, 09:35, 10:55, 12:15, 13:35, 14:55, 16:15, 17:35, 18:55, 20:15, 21:35, 22:55

Friday 15 Oct: 05:35, 06:55, 08:15, 09:35, 10:55, 12:15, 13:35, 14:55, 16:15, 16:55,17:35, 18:15, 18:55, 20:15, 21:35, 22:55 * services back to normal from 09:35 based on latest information.

From West Cowes

Wednesday 13 Oct: 18:15, 19:35, 20:55, 22:15, 23:35

Thursday 14 Oct: 06:15, 07:35, 08:55, 10:15, 11:35, 12:55, 14:15, 15:35, 16:55, 18:15, 19:35, 20:55, 22:15, 23:35

Friday 15 Oct: 06:15, 07:35, 08:55, 10:15, 11:35, 12:55, 14:15, 15:35, 16:55, 17:35, 18:15, 18:55, 19:35, 20:55, 22:15, 23:35 * services back to normal from 10:15 based on latest information.

Cancelled Red Jet Departures

From Southampton

Wednesday 13 Oct: 16.55, 18.15

Thursday 14 Oct: 06:15, 07:35, 08:55, 16.55, 18.15

Friday 15 Oct: 06:15, 07:35, 08:55

From West Cowes

Wednesday 13 Oct: 17:35, 18:55

Thursday 14 Oct: 06:55, 08:15, 09:35, 17:35, 18:55

Friday 15 Oct: 06:55, 08:15, 09:35