WIGHTLINK has resumed services from Hampshire after it suspended one of its ferry routes due to a problem with its ramp.

The Fishbourne to Portsmouth Gunwharf service has been cancelled until further notice because the on shore ramp at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth that loads cars on and off the service has a mechanical fault.

A Wightlink spokesperson said the ferry was in between routes when the problem was discovered with the port structure and no cars or passengers had been involved.

“Wightlink is sorry there will be delays to its car ferry services between Portsmouth Gunwharf and Fishbourne this evening,” said a spokesman.

“This is because of a fault with the linkspan at Gunwharf which is now being repaired.

“Customers should check in as normal at Gunwharf and will then be advised of arrangements for onwards travel.

“A mechanical problem affected the linkspan loading ramp this afternoon.

“No ship was using the linkspan at the time. 

“No-one was hurt in the incident and there was no damage to any vehicles or vessel.”

He later added: "The first 100 vehicles are sailing out of Portsmouth Harbour now with the next car ferry due in soon. Thank you for your patience."