Smoke Scare on St Faith Ferry Sparks Emergency Fire Response
Fire crews rushed to the St Faith ferry this afternoon after passengers spotted smoke in the lounge on the Fishbourne to Portsmouth crossing. The alarm was raised just after 3.30pm, triggering a major response from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.
Six Fire Engines Race to the Scene
Nearly half a dozen pumping appliances from Portsmouth scrambled to meet the ferry as it docked safely at the Wightlink terminal. Passengers were allowed to disembark while firefighters boarded the vessel to investigate the source of the smoke and check for any signs of fire.
St Faith Docked Safely After 30+ Years in Service
The St Faith, operating since 1990, was secured without incident. Emergency teams are now carefully assessing the situation to determine if any damage has occurred.
Wightlink Cancels Key Sailings Amid Safety Probe
- 16:00, 18:00, and 20:00 sailings from Portsmouth
- 17:00, 19:00, and 21:00 sailings from Fishbourne
Wightlink confirmed these departures are cancelled following the incident. Passengers booked on these crossings will be rebooked on alternative sailings to minimise disruption.
The fire service and Wightlink vow to keep safety top priority and promise more updates as the investigation continues.
