TOILET troubles forced Red Funnel to cancel two of its sailings.

The cross-Solent carrier was forced to cancel its 12 noon vehicle ferry sailing from Southampton to East Cowes on Sunday, as well as the 1.30pm sailing from East Cowes.

The 3pm service from Southampton and 4.30pm sailing from East Cowes were also cancelled.

Red Funnel has blamed the technical problem on a failure in the sewage system, onboard the Red Eagle.

The Red Eagle has been beset with technical problems a number of times in recent months — and it's not the first time the ferry has had sewage issues, the most recent being in February. 

The company says it apologises for any inconvenience to passengers' journeys.