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No Manannan sailings today

Damage assessment continues

There are no Manannan sailings today, and it's not yet known when the Steam Packet's fastcraft will be back in service.

Damage sustained when it overshot the harbour and hit one of the piers on Wednesday night is being assessed by specialist engineers.

The aim is to find out whether the vessel can be repaired here, or needs to go into dry dock.

Passengers booked on today's Manannan sailings can either cancel and receive a full refund or are asked to contact the Call Centre on 08722 992 992 or 01624 661661 to discuss alternatives.

The MV Arrow arrived in Douglas Bay earlier this morning (Fri)  to take over freight duties from the Ben-my-Chree, giving her more passenger space over the busy Easter weekend

Meanwhile, Lee Clarke, the leader of a group of Sea Scouts who were on the Manannan on Wednesday, has been speaking about their experience:

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