Fast craft sailings hit by gales

The gale-force winds in the Irish Sea have led to the cancellation of this morning's fast craft sailings between the Isle of Man and Liverpool.

All passengers and vehicles have been transferred to the Heysham sailing at 8.45am and there will be a coach transfer to Liverpool for foot passengers.

Similarly, the return journey will see passengers and vehicles transferred to the Heysham sailing at 2.15pm.

There will be a coach trasfer to Heysham for foot passengers.

A decision on this afternoon's Manannan sailings will be made by midday.