Low tide and high silt causes schedule changes at Isle of Man Terminal in Liverpool
Isle of Man
Steam Packet Company
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A number of schedule changes have been made due to low tide and high silt around the berth of the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool.
Sailings on the 27 , 28 and 29 of April have been rescheduled to ensure the vessel can safely dock.
Changes to the sailings are:
27 April - Depart 16:30hrs arrive 19:15hrs / Return sailing 20:30hrs
28 April - Depart 17:00hrs arrive 20:00hrs / Return sailing 21:15hrs
29 April - Depart 13:30hrs arrive 16:15hrs / Return sailing 18:00hrs
The Steam Packet Company (SPC) say the original times 'coincide with low water, compounded by the effect silting' under the linkspan pontoon.
They say the Company is working with the island's Department of Infrastructure and Peel Ports to start a 'robust programme of dredging'.
It comes after ferry sailings had to be rescheduled in Douglas harbour due to low tide and high levels of silt at the beginning of the month.
The island's flagship ferry 'Manxman' ran aground on the island at the beginning of March, due to 'low spring tides'.
The SPC say passengers directly affected by these most recent changes are being contacted via text or email to inform them of the changes.
If passengers are no longer able to travel, they are being offered full refunds.
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