“Once again the crew feel continuing is jeopardising the safety of the vessel, the crew themselves and passengers,” said a message from Sandbanks Ferry tonight at 8.10pm (Tuesday 4 February).
One minute later the Environment Agency said: “Keep away from seafronts and promenades when waves and winds are high –respect the sea and resist the temptation to ‘wave watch’.”
Very high winds are expected all along the Dorset and west Hampshire coast.
