Passengers on Isle of Wight to Southampton ferry operator Red Funnel's services face cancellations and hour-long delays this morning.

Red Funnel has announced two sailings on its Cowes to Southampton Red Jet passenger service have been cancelled.

The cross-Solent travel provider said the 7.50am and 9am scheduled crossings from Cowes have been cancelled due to a "technical issue."

Red Jet 7 had been in service on the route as Red Jet 6 was pulled after another technical issue with the "port generator" prompted the 6.40am from Cowes cancelled.

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Meanwhile, on the East Cowes to Southampton vehicle ferry route, customers can expect one-hour-long delays.

This is due to "earlier essential maintenance," Red Funnel said.

The 60-minute delay affects the 7.30am ferry from Southampton and the 9am from East Cowes.

Delays of around 15-30 minutes are expected on the 9am from Southampton and 10.30am from East Cowes, the ferry operator warned.

Red Eagle remains berthed at the East Cowes terminal.