Red Funnel Red Jet. PASSENGERS on board a late-night Red Funnel Red Jet have been taken back to Southampton after the boat suffered a problem after setting off. The Isle of Wight bound Red Jet 6 left Southampton just after 11pm but soon turned around and headed back to base. By 11.13pm it was back at the Southampton terminal. Its passengers are now awaiting a replacement vessel and are reporting Red Jet 6 has broken down . The 10.30pm East Cowes to Southampton vehicle ferry was delayed by 50 minutes due to operational reasons. More to follow.