25 July 2026
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Manannan passengers unable to disembark

Passengers on board the Manannan have been unable to disembark due to adverse tide and wind conditions.

In a statement, The Steam Packet Company said: “Due to adverse tide and wind conditions affecting Manannan’s motion alongside the berth in the River Mersey, the Master of the has taken the decision to cease discharge of passengers on board this morning’s 07:05 sailing to Liverpool. Passenger safety is our top priority and all affected passengers on board have been offered complimentary refreshments.”

“As soon as the weather and river conditions allow, we will carry out the safe disembarkation of passengers. We are endeavouring to have Manannan back on schedule as soon as possible, but unfortunately, this will impact today’s remaining Liverpool sailings.”

“All affected passengers will be notified and updated. We thank passengers for their patience and understanding.”

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Shaun Moore is the Senior Broadcast Journalist for Manx.News and has over 15 years of working in radio, television, print and online. Previous work includes BBC, Sky, ITV, Bauer, Global Radio and Newsflare. Member of Chartered Institute of Journalists.

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