The issue was discovered on Wight Ryder 2 at around 9am, prompting the operator to withdraw the craft from service while repairs are carried out.

Passengers travelling on the Wightlink FastCat service will see temporary changes to boarding arrangements at Portsmouth Harbour.

Wightlink will temporarily move FastCat boarding at Portsmouth Harbour while essential engineering work is carried out later this month.

Cross-Solent services are suspended or facing disruption this morning as heavy rain and gusty winds continue to batter the Isle of Wight.

The cross-Solent operator has now confirmed that a further four sailings on Monday morning will not run.