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Red Jets OFF As Entire Fleet Pulled From Service

Red Funnel's Red Jet service has been completely suspended this afternoon (Thursday).

With Red Jet 7 and now Red Jet 6 out of action, the ferry firm says it has had to cancel all Red Jet sailings for the foreseeable future.

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

Passengers are urged to travel on the company's car ferry service instead.

A spokesperson for 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 the 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.

They must state they are a Red Funnel passenger.

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