The Isle of Wight County Press asked for further detail. The local authority s councillor in charge of transport, Ian Ward said: The problem was caused by the failure of a union at one end of a ridged hydraulic pipe. Nothing was actually broken. The union pulled apart, probably caused by vibration during the time it’s been in service. However, further investigations are being carried out. Now, East Cowes Cllr Karl Love, who has long called for action over the chain ferry, says the same piece of the other side of the boat is to be replaced - forcing more time off for the Floating Bridge.
UPDATE: The Floating Bridge is now back in service The two problems are unrelated, the Isle of Wight County Press has been told. We have asked for a statement from the Isle of Wight Council. As we reported earlier, the bridge was due to go out of service for a time tomorrow morning (Thursday).
Video: The chain ferry this morning (Wednesday) A prow part on the East Cowes-side, fixed in late December after a breakdown, is now due to be replaced on the Cowes-side, according to Cllr Karl Love. He has again called for action. However, hours before the chain ferry could be withdrawn for Thursday s work, it has already been taken out of service.
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Floating Bridge Service Suspended
By Adam Richardson
The Floating Bridge service has been suspended following a technical problem, Isle of Wight Radio understands.
It’s expected that a passenger launch will be put in place, although this has yet to be confirmed.
An Isle of Wight Council spokesperson said:
‘The floating bridge is currently out of service.
’Engineers are on site to investigate a fault with the east prow.
’A passenger launch is being arranged and should be in operation from 5.45pm this evening.
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