Manxman delays will continue into Thursday

Today's crossings have been operating behind schedule

The Steam Packet Company has confirmed its sailings between the Island and Heysham will continue to be delayed into tomorrow (Thursday).

Its flagship Manxman was late leaving the Lancashire port overnight and as a result today's crossings have been operating with a delay.

The ferry operator has now confirmed this evening's 7:15pm sailing from Douglas to Heysham has been rescheduled and will now depart at 9:15pm. 

Passengers are asked to check in no later than 8:15pm 'to ensure a prompt departure'.

The 1:45am return leg will now depart Heysham at 3:30am. 

Passengers are asked to check in no later than 2:30am.

Manxman will leave the Manx capital tomorrow morning at 9am rather than 8am.

Passengers on this sailing are advised check in will open at 6:45am and will close at 8:15am.