The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company have changed the departure time for this mornings (January 23) sailing from Douglas to Heysham due to the forecast adverse weather.
The Manxman sailing will now depart Douglas at 8am, with passengers being asked to check in no later than 7:15am.
This sailing is still at risk of possible cancellation or disruption; the Master of the ship will make a decision by 6:45am.
Weather conditions
Other sailings today and tomorrow (January 24) are subject to possible cancellation or disruption due to the current weather forecast.
The affected sailings are:
- Heysham to Douglas at 2:15pm
The Master of the ship will make a decision by 7am.
- Douglas to Heysham at 7:45pm
- Heysham to Douglas at 2:15am (January 24)
The Master of the ship will make a decision by 5:30 this evening.
Sailings
It follows the effects of Storm Isha which has battered the Island and UK with strong gale-force winds.
Passengers are being asked to contact the reservations team on 01624 661661 or 08722 992 992 from 07:15hrs to make alternative arrangements.
The ferry operator is warning of further disruption to sailings through this week.
Steam Packet sponsors
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) will continue their sponsorship of Vagabonds RUFC Team for the upcoming season.
The Steam Packet are the title sponsors for the Ladies and Junior teams, as well as being the travel sponsors for the Men’s team.
The Steam Packet Company’s logo will continue to be featured on all the Vagabonds teams’ jerseys.
In return, the Company will assist all teams as they travel to play opponents in the North West of England.
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