#Channelislands - Following an incident last month that led to the dry-docking of Condor Ferries ro-pax Commodore Clipper, the main ferry that serves between the UK and Channel Islands, the freight-ferry Arrow on charter from Seatruck Ferries to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. was called in to relief duties however also developed a problem.

The 65-trailer unit Arrow had developed a problem with one of her propellers on Tuesday while operating on the English Channel.  It was advised that Arrow which was on passage from Portsmouth to Guernsey instead call to neighbouring Jersey.

According to Condor Ferries, the freight trailers that Arrow was due to deliver to Guernsey were due to be taken by their freight-only ferry, Commodore Goodwill yesterday morning. Commodore Goodwill has operated an extra inter-Island sailing for this purpose, however, her schedule has therefore been disrupted.

Arrow has since returned to Portsmouth with her passage time more slowly than usual. Her owners are to resolve the technical problems as soon as possible.

In the absence of ro-pax Commodore Clipper which remains dry-docked in Falmouth and where repair works are progressing well, the operator has also chartered MN Toucan to maintain deliveries between the UK and the Channel Islands.

For further updates and for alternative fast-ferry services, consult the operators website HERE.