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Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Some Manannan sailings changed due to low water
Several fastcraft sailings have been rescheduled due to low water at the Liverpool Ferry Terminal, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) has confirmed. Some Manannan sailings from 27 to 29 April have been changed so that arrivals and departures do not coincide with low tide. The firm said low water, compounded by the effect of silting under the linkspan pontoon, caused alignment issues with Manannan's stern ramp. This would, in turn, prevent safe loading and unloading. Affected passengers will be contacted about any changes, the IOMSPC said. Those who can no longer travel due to the rescheduled sailings will be offered refunds or alternative journeys. 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". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Isle of Man Steam Packet - Sailing Status
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Some Manannan sailings changed due to low water
Several fastcraft sailings have been rescheduled due to low water at the Liverpool Ferry Terminal, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) has confirmed. Some Manannan sailings from 27 to 29 April have been changed so that arrivals and departures do not coincide with low tide. The firm said low water, compounded by the effect of silting under the linkspan pontoon, caused alignment issues with Manannan's stern ramp. This would, in turn, prevent safe loading and unloading. Affected passengers will be contacted about any changes, the IOMSPC said. Those who can no longer travel due to the rescheduled sailings will be offered refunds or alternative journeys. 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". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Isle of Man Steam Packet - Sailing Status
BBC News
26-04-2025
- BBC News
Some Manannan sailings rescheduled due to low water in Liverpool
Several fastcraft sailings have been rescheduled due to low water at the Liverpool Ferry Terminal, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) has Manannan sailings from 27 to 29 April have been changed so that arrivals and departures do not coincide with low firm said low water, compounded by the effect of silting under the linkspan pontoon, caused alignment issues with Manannan's stern ramp. This would, in turn, prevent safe loading and passengers will be contacted about any changes, the IOMSPC said. Those who can no longer travel due to the rescheduled sailings will be offered refunds or alternative journeys. '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: 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". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Isle of Man ferry terminal to Liverpool city centre bus returns
A bus link between Liverpool's Isle of Man Ferry Terminal and the city centre has been Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) said the shuttle service, now operated by Al's Coaches, restarted on Sunday and will serve passengers on all double-decker bus will stop at Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool One Bus Station, and the ferry terminal on Triskelion Falkes, from Merseyside-based Al's Coaches, said the shuttle service would be "reactive" to any ferry delays and work around them for the benefit of passengers. Situated at Princes Dock, the new ferry terminal is 875yd (800m) from its previous location at Pier bus service begins two hours before any scheduled departure of the Douglas-bound Manannan fast will leave from Skelhorne Street and complete a loop visiting Liverpool Lime Street, stand five at Liverpool One bus station, and the ferry terminal. 'Bridge the gap' A second lap will begin 80 minutes before the ferry is scheduled to bus will then wait at the all foot passengers have disembarked the ferry, the bus service will complete a full there is sufficient demand, Mr Falkes said his company would have capacity to provide an extra said he hoped the service would "bridge the gap" for foot passengers "with suitcases and shopping" and make it "easier to get to the city and other transport connections".The new terminal officially opened in June 2024 - three years later than originally planned. The bill to Manx taxpayers spiralled from an initial £38m to at least £70.6m. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
27-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Freight vessel contract agreed for Jersey and Portsmouth
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) has secured a long-term charter for one of its freight vessels which will sail predominantly between Jersey and vessel, Arrow, will operate for 12 months with DFDS, the firm that operates Jersey's ferry services between the island, UK and France. DFDS and Jersey's government signed a contract in December with the contract set to start from 28 March. IOMSPC managing director Brian Thomson said: "We're pleased to have secured a long term charter for Arrow with a renowned international operator such as DFDS." He added: "This gives us security while the future fleet strategy is agreed with our stakeholders."Arrow was purchased by IOMSPC in September 2022 as a back-up freight vessel to the Ben-my-Chree, the company's main vessel at the time, for about £8 million. But in 2023, the company purchased a £78m vessel known as Manxman, IOMSPC's first new passenger and freight ferry since signalled the end for the Ben-my-Chree as the island's main ferry which had now been retained for back-up passenger and freight services.
