FOUR car ferry sailings between Southampton and the Isle of Wight have been cancelled throughout the rest of today because of technical problems.

Red Funnel has cancelled its three scheduled sailings on the Red Osprey ferry from Southampton at 4pm, and 7pm.

Four sailings from East Cowes have also been cancelled at 5.30pm and 8.30pm.

Passengers on the cancelled sailings can be accommodated on earlier or later sailings.

Meanwhile the Red Jet Hi-Speed Service is operating its normal scheduled service.

A Red Funnel spokesman apologised for any inconvenience.

For more information call 0844 844 9988.