Red Funnel Confirms Annual Maintenance Programme to Improve Hi-Speed Service and Timetable Reliability for Passengers

Red Funnel Confirms Annual Maintenance Programme to Improve Hi-Speed Service and Timetable Reliability for Passengers

As part of Red Funnel’s ongoing investment into maintenance and improving the reliability of its fleet, the cross-Solent ferry operator has confirmed dates for its 2024 Red Jet refit programme. Works will ensure its vessels are fully equipped for the peak season.

Red Jet 6 will undergo her annual refit at Wight Shipyard from 10^th November – 2^ndDecember. The list of work includes servicing of the vessel’s hydraulic and safety systems, essential maintenance to the vessel’s generators, jet propulsion systems and main engine and new carpeting in the passenger accommodation area.

 

Leanna Lakes, Operations Director at Red Funnel, said: “Our planned annual refit allows us to undertake essential maintenance to ensure we can maintain a reliable and safe fleet for our customers.

“We are sorry for the inconvenience these temporary changes to our timetable may cause. Works are carried out in a period of lower demand to minimise disruption to our customers.”

 

 Red Funnel’s other hi-speed vessel, Red Jet 7 is anticipated to enter her annual refit in January 2025.  The company will provide more information about this soon.