Some Manannan sailings changed due to low water

Some sailings between 27 and 29 April have been rescheduled

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.

'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".