FURTHER sailings have been cancelled by Red Funnel on their Red Jet service — but this time it's the fault of Red Jet 6.

The Cowes to Southampton passenger route has been hit with cancellations this week, after Red Jet 7 suffered mechanical problems.

Red Jet 4 is currently out of service awaiting re-certification.

It means the service is currently completely suspended.

Red Funnel said earlier: "Red Jet 10:55, 12:15 and 13:35 from Southampton and 11:35, 12:55 and 14:15 from Cowes cancelled due to a mechanical fault on Red Jet 6.

"We are working hard to resolve the problem and apologise for any inconvenience to your journey."

We are awaiting a statement on the current situation, imminently.

The Red Jet service has been beset with problems this week, with Red Jet 7 in and out of service.

UPDATE: Red Funnel said: “This morning we identified a pinhole fracture in the hull on the starboard side of Red Jet 6. In accordance with our safety procedures, we have had to remove the vessel from service in order to facilitate the repair plan.

"Unfortunately, while Red Jet 7 also remains out of service at this time, our Hi-Speed service is currently suspended. Our engineers are working hard to get both back in service as quickly as possible and we will provide an update on this evening’s services later today.

"We sincerely apologise for the disruption to our passengers’ journeys and we are keeping customers updated through text alerts, social media updates and our live service status. We encourage customers to consider using our vehicle ferry service as an alternative option, which is currently running to timetable. Foot passengers using this service and needing to travel between East Cowes and West Cowes will be able to use the Jenny Lee boat or water service taxi at no extra cost if they state they are a Red Funnel customer.”