Red Funnel has announced changes to its Red Jet timetable from Sunday (31) as strike action continues.
The amendments will be in place for Sunday July 31, Thursday August 4 and Saturday August 6.
Fran Collins, Chief Executive at Red Funnel, said:
“It is with regret that, due to strike action and high levels of staff absence, it has been necessary to make amends to our Red Jet service.
“Our priority is continuing to provide a lifeline service and ensure the Isle of Wight remains connected. This includes the transportation of fuel, medical supplies and food, and ensuring passengers can travel for work, education and essential medical appointments.
“Cowes Week is essential to the Isle of Wight economy and are working hard to maintain services during this time.
"All passengers who’ve booked with us on strike days have been notified of the ferry crossings they are on.
“We continue to engage with Unite in an effort to resolve this dispute as soon as possible.”
Red Funnel says it has has made a final offer of a 6.3% increase in pay for all employees in the following roles:
- Services Assistant (ship and shore based)
- Customer Advisor (shore operations)
- Customer Advisor (contact centre)
- Stores Operative
- Cabin Attendant
- Signature Lounge Assistant
For roles other than those listed above, Red Funnel has offered 4.5%.
Amended Red Jet timetables
Sunday July 31
Southampton to West Cowes:
6.40am, 7.50am, 9am, 10.20am, 11.30am, 1.50pm, 3pm, 4.10pm, 5.20pm, 6.30pm, 7.40pm, 8.50pm, 10pm, 11.10pm
West Cowes to Southampton:
715am, 0825, 0935, 1055, 1205, 1425, 1535, 1645, 1755, 1905, 2015, 2125, 2235, 2345
Thursday August 4
Southampton to West Cowes:
0530, 0640, 0750, 0900, 1020, 1130, 1240, 1350, 1500, 1610, 1720, 1830, 1940, 2050, 2200, 2310
West Cowes to Southampton:
0605, 0715, 0825, 0935, 1055, 1205, 1315, 1425, 1535, 1645, 1755, 1905, 2015, 2125, 2235, 2345
Saturday August 6
Southampton to West Cowes:
0640, 0750, 0900, 1020, 1130, 1240, 1350, 1500, 1610, 1720, 1830, 1940, 2050, 2200, 2310
West Cowes to Southampton:
0715, 0825, 0935, 1055, 1205, 1315, 1425, 1535, 1645, 1755, 1905, 2015, 2125, 2235, 2345
An amended vehicle service timetable will be in operation on strike days in August. These dates are:
1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 23, 26, 29.