Passengers warned of ongoing ferry time changes

The Manxman's services are subject to schedule changes based on harbour water depths

Ferry passengers have been reminded that sailing times remain subject to changes around certain low tides until a capital dredging programme is carried out.

It comes after the company's vessel Manxman became grounded on a mud bank in the harbour earlier this month on its return to Douglas from Heysham.

Since then a number of dredging operations have taken place in the harbour to flatten the bottom of the main basin.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company said rescheduling would continue "operational water depths" were achieved by the removal of "accumulated material".

The firm operates sailings between Douglas and Heysham, Liverpool, Belfast, and Dublin.

The spokesman said the Steam Packet apologised for "any changes to services" and said it was working "closely with all partners to minimise any disruption" for passengers.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood last week told Tynwald members work was ongoing to keep the depths of Douglas Harbour "at an acceptable level".