SPC chief officer welcomes self-isolation resolution

Revised measures agreed between company and government

A Steam Packet chief officer has welcomed the news that Manx crews won’t be forced to self-isolate on their return to the Island.

It’s after revised measures were agreed between the company and the Isle of Man Government.

Talks took place this week after confusion over a direction notice issued by government to the operator.

Chris Bowen claims staff had always been told they did not have to self-isolate due to their key worker status.

And he says since the issue broke it’s been hard for them: