The Floating Bridge is suspended this morning (Friday).
Isle of Wight Radio listeners say the service has been halted between Cowes and East Cowes.
A foot passenger launch is in place.
*UPDATED 9am
*The Isle of Wight Council said:
"Engineers are attending the floating bridge early this morning to inspect hinge pins that have caused operational concerns. The inspection is likely to take a couple of hours and we expect service to resume later today.
"The foot passenger and cyclist launch service is in operation. We apologise for any inconvenience this inspection has caused."
*UPDATED 11am
*The Floating Bridge has resumed service.