The Steam Packet Company has said that Manannan will require, what they call a ‘minor modification’, to enable it to dock at the new Liverpool Ferry Terminal.
The Company has not given any detail as what work is required, except it relates to the port (left) side of the vessels’ superstructure.
The work is to accommodate the new terminal’s ‘Passenger Access System’.
The Company says that the Manannan successfully berthed at the new Liverpool terminal for the first time last week.
Further berthing trials, which are a mandatory safety procedure, will take place to ensure IOMSPC captains become accustomed to the new berth at all tide levels.
New Liverpool Terminal
The new terminal building will soon be handed over to IOMSPC to undertake final fit-out, install equipment and support staff while they become familiarised with the facility.
The opening for the long awaited terminal will be confirmed in due course.
There is no hiding from the fact that the new terminal has been under a fair bit of scrutiny.
The Speaker of the House of Keys himself saying its had a “rushed delivery timescale, which was inadequately planned and proved to be hopelessly ambitious in its initial budgeting”.
Sailing times
From March 22 to March 28, Manannan will depart Douglas one hour later for its sailings.
This is to allow time for Manannan to visit the new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in the morning for berthing trials.
● Douglas to Liverpool 15:00hrs – Sailings will now depart at 16:00hrs
● Liverpool to Douglas 19:15hrs – Sailings will now depart at 20:00hrs
For more information and to book Liverpool sailing visit the IOMSPC website.
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