Some Manannan sailings rescheduled due to low water in Liverpool
'Robust dredging programme'
The changes mean that Sunday's 15:00 BST Manannan crossing has been pushed back to 16:30, with her 19:15 return now set for 20:30. Monday's afternoon crossing will depart at 17:00, returning at 21:15 and the Tuesday morning sailing will leave the island at 13:30 with her return rescheduled to 18:00.The IOMSPC said it was working with the Department of Infrastructure and Peel Ports, which owns and operates the port, to "ensure a robust programme of dredging is conducted".
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