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Cowes Floating Bridge Out Of Service For A Week For Annual Refit

Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of service for its annual refit from 0500hrs on Monday 4th March 2024 with a view to resuming service a week later at 0500hrs on Monday 11th March 2024.

The works undertaken will comprise of the replacement and inspection of various components including hydraulics, guidewheels and prows, as part of the periodic maintenance schedule.

It will also be an opportunity to refurbish the on board ICT system and prepare the vessel for its annual MCA inspection.

The works are scheduled to last only a week owing to the pro-active maintenance undertaken in December 2023.

A launch service for foot passengers will operate daily from 0500 to 2300hrs with the exception of Sunday 10th March when the launch service will commence at 0630.

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