Manannan returns to Douglas due to generator fault
The 07:15 Manannan sailing set off for Liverpool but a control fault to one of the generators meant that it was deemed "not safe" to enter the port, the Steam Packet said.
As there was also a risk the vessel would not be allowed to depart Liverpool if it was not rectified, it returned to Douglas, the firm confirmed.
As a result the 07:15 and 11:15 sailings between the island and Liverpool have been cancelled, while the 15:00 crossings has been delayed by at least three hours.
The firm said that passengers were being transferred to Manxman sailings while repairs were being carried out.
Coach shuttles have been laid on between Heysham and Liverpool for foot passengers.
Managing Director Brian Thomson apologised for the cancellations and the disruption caused.
"We're working hard to get things back on track as soon as we can," he added.
The firm said, as engineers were continuing to work on a fix for the technical issue, the 15:00 Manannan crossing was expected to depart at 18:00, with the evening return also pushed back.
A further update is set to be issued at 16:30.
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