Ben-my-Chree: Isle of Man ferry's return hit by further delays

The Ben-my-Chree usually operates two daily return sailings between Douglas and Heysham

The Isle of Man's main ferry is facing fresh delays in its return to service, the Steam Packet Company has said.

The Ben-my-Chree has been undergoing repairs in a dry-dock since mid-April and had been due to resume crossings on Thursday.

But it has now emerged problems identified during the vessel's annual overhaul will take longer than thought to put right.

The ferry is now expected to be back in action by the end of May.

Fastcraft Manannan and MV Arrow will continue to operate passenger and freight journeys respectively.