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Manxman makes it to Heysham

Marks next step in safety tests

The Isle of Man Steam Packet's new flagship vessel has reached Heysham.

It marks the next step in the Manxman being allowed to officially carry paying passengers.

In order to earn the Passenger Ship Safety CertificateMasters need to make multiple entries into the ports she regularly uses, at all states of wind and tide.

The Manxman officially enters Heysham Port for the very first time (Tuesday 11th July 2023, 05:19 UTC) Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Peel Ports History making moment, captured by Nigel Thompson! IOMHUK 🇮🇲🇬🇧👋😲🛳️❤️😍

Posted by Isle Of Man Harbours - UK on Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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