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BBC News
5 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Isle of Man TT: Campers warned as gale force winds forecasted
A warning has been issued to TT campers on the Isle of Man to secure tents and equipment after a forecast of gale force winds.A yellow weather warning has been issued by Ronaldsway Met Office for stormy weather between 21:00 BST until 04:00 BST on of motorcycling fans have travelled for the famous races and many are staying at campsites across the Isle of Man government has urged people to "stay safe" and be prepared by also securing awnings, bikes and personal belongings. Residents have been encouraged to ensure garden furniture and bins are fastened securely. Forecasters are expecting winds to increase to 50mph (80km/h), with isolated gusts of 55mph (88km/h).The strongest winds are set arrive about midnight, with a significant decrease after 03:00. A two-hour period of heavy rain is also Met Office's Colin Gartshore said while "not unprecedented", winds of this strength were "unusual for this time of year" and some damage and disruption was possible to tents and Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has also confirmed various ferry sailings have been brought forward ahead of the Gary Thompson the clerk of the course for the TT, has confirmed a contingency session for the contest will not be used later. 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
5 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Isle of Man ferry sailings brought forward due to gales
A number of ferry sailings have been brought forward ahead of forecasted gale force winds Isle of Man Steam Packet Company said sailings between Douglas and Liverpool and Lancashire had been Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 21:00 until 04:00 BST with wind speeds forecasted to go up to 55mph (88.5km/h).Ferry firm managing director Brian Thomson said with thousands of TT fans due to travel, the firm could not "take the risk" of potential cancellations, which would have "serious knock on effects". He said while the firm appreciated leaving early was "the last thing" TT visitors would want to do, the changes would make sure as many people as possible "get to where they need to go", he added. The changes saw the Manannan's Monday afternoon crossing to Liverpool pulled forward to 05:00 BST, with the 18:15 return to Douglas moved to 09: fast craft Manannan's planned 22:45 journey to Liverpool is now set to leave at 13:45, with Tuesday's 02:45 overnight return brought forward to 17:45 on incoming weather conditions also led to the Manxman's 08:45 sailing on Monday departing 30 minutes early, with the 14:15 return now scheduled for 13:00. 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.
ITV News
23-04-2025
- ITV News
Low tide and high silt causes schedule changes at Isle of Man Terminal in Liverpool
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Travel 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.
BBC News
08-04-2025
- BBC News
Isle of Man's fast craft back to full speed after engine issue
Sailings of the Manx fast craft ferry are back to normal after an issue with one of its engines caused an increase to journey restarted its routes to Liverpool, Belfast, and Dublin for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company last a problem was detected with the control systems of one of its four main engines on Saturday, leading to it being shut down on safety firm said the vessel had been operating "safely" on three engines but the journey times were "slightly slower than usual". Passengers had faced delays of about an hour while the vessel was operating on a reduced number of engine.A spokesman for the Steam Packet confirmed the Manannan had now returned to using all four of its engines. 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.
