Tidal conditions in Douglas Harbour lead to ferry disruption
Under the amended schedule, the Manxman will sail to the Lancashire Port at 10:00 GMT but will not make its return journey until 01:30 on Wednesday.
'No danger'
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood said sediment had been washed into Douglas Harbour by the river, which "tends to deposit" in an area where the ferry turn, which had led it to be "sucked into the mud".She said a large dredging programme to "clear away the silt" was needed and would be investigated, but in the meantime the Steam Packet would continue to amend its sailings to avoid a similar situation during the "particularly high spring tides".The ferry firm confirmed the Manxman had become "stuck on mud for a short time and was not able to continue its berthing operation until the tide came up sufficiently".It said there had been "no danger to passengers, crew or the vessel, and throughout the delay those onboard were kept informed of the situation by the master".Managing Director Brian Thompson said the operator would conduct a review of what happened and it would work with all parties including the infrastructure department's harbours division to "ensure we don't see a repeat".
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