Warnings of disruption dropped for tonight's sailings

Belfast sailings tomorrow still red-flagged

The Steam Packet Company says the Manxman will sail as scheduled between Douglas and Heysham this evening and tonight. 

There had been a warning of possible disruption because of the weather which has been removed.

Manxman left Douglas at 7.54am this morning and is scheduled to return from Heysham at 1.30pm.

The overnight sailings last night were cancelled.

Update at 12:05pm:

Tomorrow's 7am sailing to Belfast and 1.15pm return are also both no longer subject to disruption, and are expected to run as scheduled.