Wightlink sailings later this evening (September 14) have been cancelled due to the absence of an essential crew member.

The 8.52pm, 10.15pm and 11.10pm services from Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour have been cancelled, as well as the 8.20pm, 9.45pm and 10.45pm services from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde.

Wightlink have contacted customers booked on the services directly.

In a statement on social media, Wightlink said: "Sorry, due to the absence of an essential crew member on our Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde Pier Head FastCat service on Saturday 14 September, we will be operating a revised timetable.

"A minibus service will provided between Ryde and Fishbourne."