Several ferry services to the Isle of Wight have been disrupted after smoke was seen onboard a ship.
Six sailings have been cancelled today, according to Wightlink.
These include the 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm from Portsmouth and the 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm from Fishbourne.
The cancellations come after reports of smoke in the passenger lounge on board the company's St Faith ferry.
The smoke was spotted on the 3pm sailing from Fishbourne and no one was hurt.
Due to an incident on board one of our ships, the 16:00, 18:00 & 20:00 from Portsmouth and 17:00, 19:00 & 21:00 from Fishbourne are cancelled today 7th Jan. Booked customers will be moved to alternative sailings as ASAP. We are sorry for the changes to your travel plans.
— Wightlink Travel (@WightlinkTravel) January 7, 2024
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A spokesperson from Wightlink said: "On arrival, customers were asked to disembark as foot passengers then motorists walked back on board to drive off their vehicles.
"The Portsmouth-Fishbourne route will operate as a one-boat service for the rest of the day,
"Wightlink apologies for any inconvenience to customers who will be rebooked on Victoria of Wight."
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