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Wightlink has officially announced the cancellation of its 09:30 a.m. ferry service from Fishbourne to Portsmouth on December 18, 2018. The vessel, named 'St. Cecilia,' is currently out of service following a technical issue that occurred while it was docked at Gunwharf, Portsmouth. Passengers planning to travel are advised to still arrive on time for check-in to stay updated on the situation.

Tragic news emerged from Portsmouth Harbour as military police confirmed the recovery of a passenger's body from the 'St. Cecilia' five days after he was reportedly seen jumping overboard. On September 3 at 7:15 a.m., officers from Hampshire and the Ministry of Defence were summoned when the body was located in the waters near Gosport. The man, identified as a 58-year-old resident of Southsea, was retrieved by personnel from the MoD. Authorities from Hampshire Constabulary reported that the circumstances surrounding his death are not being considered suspicious, bringing some closure to a distressing incident at sea.

On August 29, 2018, a passenger aboard the ferry 'St. Cecilia' tragically jumped overboard at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the Solent, prompting an extensive search operation by numerous rescue teams. The 'St. Cecilia,' which was on a voyage from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, was just outside Portsmouth Harbour when the incident occurred. Over ten agencies coordinated efforts to locate the man, with the ferry crew immediately launching the ship’s rescue boat. The Coastguard assumed leadership of the operation, enlisting assistance from various vessels. Passengers remained on board the 'St. Cecilia' as the search unfolded. The operation included support from coastguard observation towers, a naval vessel, and local lifeboat crews from Portsmouth and Bembridge. Unfortunately, after a rigorous four-hour search, authorities suspended the rescue efforts around 3 p.m. For visual coverage of the event, click here: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-portsmouth-ferry-rescue-passenger-13158296.