RESPONSE TO TYNWALD SELECT COMMITTEE DEBATE
STATEMENT
19th November 2008
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Chief Executive Mark Woodward:
"We welcome the Select Committee's Report and listened with interest to the debate in Tynwald. The Company will, of course, be looking closely at the Report and its recommendations, as well as comments made by Members of Tynwald during the debate.
STATEMENT FOLLOWING TYNWALD SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT
7th November 2008
The User Agreement, approved by Tynwald, has proved highly successful for the Isle of Man. The stability which the User Agreement has provided has enabled the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to invest with confidence, leading to enormous improvements in services since its introduction.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY NAMES ITS NEW RECRUIT
5th November 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has named its new vessel following a naming competition launched by the Chief Executive on his blog.
PARISH WALKER RAISES £1,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITY
24th October 2008
Captain Dermot O'Toole of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has raised £1,000 for the Manx Foundation for the Physically Disabled by completing all 85 miles of the 2008 Parish Walk.
SAILINGS CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
22nd October 2008
Severe weather conditions forecast for the Irish sea tomorrow (Thursday) has led to the cancellation of the scheduled Liverpool fast craft service for the day.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
10th October 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is pleased to announce the appointment of David Findlay as its new Director of Marketing and Communications.
SAILINGS CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
10th October 2008
Due to a severe gale warning for Friday 10 October the 07.30 Douglas to Liverpool sailing and the 11.15 Liverpool to Douglas sailing on Friday morning have been cancelled.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY SUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITY
30th September 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company have raised £10,000 for medical and rescue equipment used around the TT course.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY SUPPORTS FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE'S ROMANIA PROJECT
29th September 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is supporting a charity as it helps set up a desperatley needed fire and rescue service in a Romanian city.
MGP PASSENGER FIGURES
8th September 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company can confirm that passenger figures for Manx Grand Prix 2008 show an increase from those of Manx Grand Prix 2006.
SAILINGS CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
5th September 2008
The 15.00 Douglas to Liverpool sailing this afternoon and the 19.00 Liverpool to Douglas sailing this evening (05.09.08) have been cancelled due to a continuing and worse than forecast deterioration in the weather.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY SUPPORTS WORLD FIREFIGHTER GAMES
5th September 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is pleased to have been able to support local firefighters at the 10th World Firefighter Games.
INCREASE IN FUEL SURCHARGE DUE TO WORLD FUEL COST INCREASES
20th August 2008
After absorbing all the rising costs of fuel for several months, the Isle of Man Steam Packet regrets that it must now pass on a proportion of the additional costs to customers with effect from September 1st.
LOCAL ARCHERY ACE COMPETES WITH THE HELP OF THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY
20th August 2008
Local archery champion Rusty Kneale-Barrow has been showing off her talents once more.
ADVANCE BOOKINGS LAUNCHED FOR MGP 2009
19th August 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has this week launched online advance bookings for Manx Grand Prix 2009.
BELFAST DAY-TRIPPERS TO VISIT PEEL TOMORROW
12th August 2008
Snaefell will bring 480 visitors to Peel tomorrow (Wednesday) for a special day trip package.
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR SATURDAY - REVISED VIKING SAILING SCHEDULE
8th August 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is advising of a severe weather forecast which will cause disruption to Viking sailings on Saturday 9th August 2008.
VIKING CLEARED TO RETURN TO SERVICE TODAY (MONDAY)
4th August 2008
Following Friday's incident in Liverpool, Viking has been cleared to return to service today (Monday).
REVISED SAILING SCHEDULE FOLLOWING THIS MORNING'S INCIDENT INVOLVING VIKING
1st August 2008
Following the incident shortly after departure from Liverpool Landing Stage this morning, Viking will be withdrawn from service between 24 and 48 hours.
THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY BACKS LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS
1st August 2008
Manx Food Producers showcased what the Isle of Man has to offer as visitors left the Isle of Man this week.
VIKING INCIDENT IN LIVERPOOL
1st August 2008
Shortly after departing the berth for its scheduled 11.15 sailing from Liverpool, Fast Craft Viking was caught by a squall of wind which pushed her back against the pontoon for loading vehicles. This resulted in some damage to the port side shell plating.
SUNNY SAILING AHEAD FOR SUNSET ISLAND FESTIVAL PERFORMERS
29th July 2008
Charity performers are set to experience a sunny sailing as the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company sponsors their travel to and from the Isle of Man.
THIS WEEKEND'S HEYSHAM SAILINGS RESCHEDULED
26th July 2008
Tonight's (Saturday 26th July) 1945 sailing to Heysham and tomorrow's (Sunday 27th July) 0215 sailing from Heysham have been rescheduled due to technical issues on board the Ben-My-Chree.
LOCAL ARCHERY ACE COMPETES WITH THE HELP OF THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY
25th July 2008
Local archery champion Rusty Kneale-Barrow has been showing off her talents in a string of championships
BEN-MY-CHREE NOTCHES UP 10 YEARS' SERVICE
16th July 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's flagship, Ben-my-Chree, has completed its first decade's service in the Irish Sea.
INCAT 050 ON FINAL LEG OF EPIC VOYAGE
16th July 2008
With more than 10,000 miles already under her belt, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's latest recruit is scheduled to arrive in Portsmouth tomorrow.
JULY 16TH AFTERNOON LIVERPOOL SERVICE DIVERTED TO HEYSHAM
14th July 2008
The scheduled Liverpool service on Wednesday afternoon, July 16th, is being diverted to Heysham to allow Mersey Dock and Harbours to replace the link bridge at the Liverpool Landing Stage.
CHANGES TO THURSDAY'S EVENING LIVERPOOL SCHEDULE TO ALLOW FOR VIKING GEARBOX REFITTING
1st July 2008
Viking's repaired gearbox is to be installed on Thursday evening ahead of the busy Bank Holidsy weekend.
INCAT 050 EMBARKS ON VOYAGE TO ISLE OF MAN
20th June 2008
The new recruit to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's fleet set off this morning on her delivery voyage from Hobart to Portsmouth.
SENIOR BOARD MEMBERS DUE TO RETIRE THIS SUMMER
20th June 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced the appointment of new Chairman and some important changes to its Board line up.
VIKING GEARBOX REPAIRS
18th June 2008
Repairs and revised arrangements are underway after the Viking suffered a mechanical failure over the weekend on one of its four gearboxes.
VIKING'S 15.00 LIVERPOOL SAILING DELAYED
13th June 2008
Today's scheduled 15.00 Liverpool Service has been delayed and is expected to depart at 16.30.
THIS MORNING'S LIVERPOOL SERVICE DIVERTED TO HEYSHAM
13th June 2008
This morning's (Friday) 07.30 sailing to Liverpool is being diverted to Heysham, with the return 11.15 Liverpool to Douglas service now operating Heysham at 12.15.
SPECIAL COMPETITION FOR SCHOOLS BY THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY
12th June 2008
A special competition by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is giving the Island's schools the opportunity to win £1,000 worth of books and equipment.
DAY TRIP TO THE ISLE OF MAN
11th June 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is providing a package day trip from Belfast to the Isle of Man on 13th August.
SUMMER ROUND-ISLAND PLEASURE TRIPS
11th June 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will be operating two round-island trips during July and August, for those wishing to enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Man's coastline during a leisurely evening cruise
TT PASSENGER FIGURES
9th June 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company can confirm that passenger figures for TT 2008 show an increase from those of TT 2006.
SUMMER SAILINGS TO ISLE OF MAN
9th June 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company summer service from Dublin to Isle of Man Commences later this week.
SUMMER SAILINGS TO ISLE OF MAN
9th June 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company summer service from Belfast to the Isle of Man commences later this week.
IRISH SEASON BEGINS
5th June 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company summer service to and from Dublin and Belfast commences next week.
SUMMER DAY TRIPS ANNOUNCED
2nd June 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will be operating day trips to a range of destinations during the summer season, beginning 13th June.
SUMMER DAY TRIPS TO THE ISLE OF MAN
2nd June 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will be operating day trips to the Isle of Man during the summer season, beginning 18th June.
GOLF DAY RAISES £7,000 FOR JOEY DUNLOP FOUNDATION
29th May 2008
An Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Golf Charity Day raised a fantastic £7,000 for the Joey Dunlop Foundation, with Total (Isle of Man) taking first prize in the stableford competition.
ADVANCE BOOKINGS LAUNCHED FOR TT 2009
29th May 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has this week launched online advance bookings for TT 2009.
FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR TT 2008
21st May 2008
Isle of Man Steam Packet has signed up an additional freighter as cover for this year's TT, which means that we have additional passenger capacity now available for the end of Practice Week.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET PURCHASES 'INCAT 050' CATAMARAN
19th May 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Comapny is pleased to announce it has agred to purchase a large fast craft.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY WELCOMES LESLEY GARRETT TO ISLAND
12th May 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company welcomed acclaimed opera singer, Lesley Garrett, to the island yesterday afternoon.
VIKING CREW RESCUE MAN FROM RIVER MERSEY
12th May 2008
Two Isle of Man Steam Packet Company crew members have been praised for their bravery and quick thinking by the ship's Captain after they launched a sucessful rescue mission to recover a young man from the river mersey.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET OFFERS ASSISTANCE AFTER CLOSURE OF EUROMANX
12th May 2008
In light of the difficulties being experienced by air passengers following the announcement that Isle of Man-based EuroManx has ceased operations, Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is advising those who are unable to source alternative air travel that it has excress capacity on its twice daily return services to Liverpool and Heysham.
SNAEFELL RETURN TO SERVICE COMPLETES NEW-LOOK
FLEET
9th May 2008
The return to service of Snaefell for Monday's 7.30am sailing to Liverpool will see the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's re-branded fleet back at full strength.
EXPECTED SAILING DISRUPTIONS
6th May 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company anticipates that certain sailings over the next eight days may be affected by restricted water depths at the entrance to Heysham Port and prevailing tidal conditions. The Port of Heysham is becoming increasingly subject to tidal restrictions, and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is working closely with Mersey Docks and Harbour Company (owners of the Port of Heysham) in an effort to improve the situation.
BBC RADIO CUMBRIA TO BROADCAST FROM VIKING
1st May 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has given permission to BBC Radio Cumbria to broadcast from the Viking this morning as they travel to the Island, and during their return journey on 6 May.
NEW TERMINAL MANAGER APPOINTED
30th April 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has appointed Wayne Lisy as Terminal Manager.
MARSHAL INCENTIVE LAUNCHED FOR TT AND MGP
30th April 2008
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has finalised details of an offer aimed at encouraging the race marshals to work on both the TT and the Manx Grand Prix 2008.
SNAEFELL SHOWS OFF NEW PAINTWORK
24th April 2008
The Snaefell, formerly the Sea Express 1, has returned to Douglas Harbour this afternoon, having undergone a fresh paint job to reflect the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's new brand style.
LOCAL ARCHERY ACE THANKS ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY
21st April 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is sponsoring local archery champion, Rusty Kneale-Barrow, by giving her free ferry travel to her weekly training sessions.
BEN-MY-CHREE RETURN TO SERVICE DELAYED
11th April 2008
Ben-my-Chree will return to service from its biennial maintenance as planned on Monday, April 14. She has been in dry dock since the start of April and her first sailing will be the 14.15 Heysham-Isle of Man service.
ISLE OF MAN PACKET COMPANY DONATES CLOTHES
4th April 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is donating £20,000 worth of brand new clothes to Friends of Chernobyl's Children.
TODAY'S 15:00 AND 19:00 SERVICES TO AND FROM LIVERPOOL WILL SAIL AS SCHEDULED
1st April 2008
This afternoon's (Tuesday's) 15:00 Viking service to Liverpool AND 19:00 service from Liverpool will sail as scheduled.
BEN-MY-CHREE OVERHAUL DELAYED AND FURTHER
DISRUPTIONS EXPECTED DUE TO WEATHER
31st March 2008
Due to forecasted severe weather tomorrow's 08.45 sailing to Heysham will be undertaken by the Ben-My-Chree instead of the Viking. As a result the 12.00 from Heysham will now depart at 14.15. Last check in for this service will be 13.30 for vehicles and 13.50 for foot passengers.
VIKING 15.00 SAILING TO LIVERPOOL CANCELLED -ADDITIONAL BEN-MY-CHREE SERVICE TO HEYSHAM
29th March 2008
Weather conditions earlier today forced the scheduled 15.00 Viking sailing to Liverpool to return to Douglas. The Ben-my-Chree was not due to sail this evening, however special arrangements were made for this vessel to take those passengers originally booked on the 15.00 sailing to Liverpool to Heysham.
WEATHER FORCES VIKING BACK TO DOUGLAS
28th March 2008
Worsening weather conditions forced this morning's delayed 09.00 Viking sailing to Liverpool to return to Douglas.
BEN-MY-CHREE BIENNIAL OVERHAUL
26th March 2008
The Ben-my-Chree will undergo its compulsory biennial overhaul and dry-docking between April 1st and April 14th.
HEYSHAM SAILINGS TO BE DIVERTED
20th March 2008
Forcasted severe weather conditions have led to the decision to divert tonight’s 19.45 Isle of Man to Heysham sailing to Birkenhead Twelve Quays. Likewise, the scheduled 02.15 Heysham to Isle of Man sailing will now depart from Birkenhead Twelve Quays.
MARCH 20th, 21st and 22nd SAILINGS - UPDATE
19th March 2008
Forecast gales in the Irish Sea on Thursday, Friday and Saturday have forced the cancellation of some sailings, with other services likely to be affected.
MARCH 20TH AND 21ST SAILINGS - UPDATE
19th March 2008
Forecast gales in the Irish Sea on Thursday and Friday have forced the cancellation of some sailings, with other services likely to be affected.
POSSIBLE DISRUPTION TO SAILINGS ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY
18th March 2008
Forecast gales for Thursday and Friday may disrupt Isle of Man Steam Packet Company services.
STENA CALEDONIA SIGNS UP FOR TT FESTIVAL
13th March 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's preparations for
TT 2008 are continuing with the signing of Stena Caledonia to provide extra sailings over the two peak weekends of the festival.
08.45 AND 14.15 HEYSHAM SERVICES CANCELLED
12th March 2008
Severe weather in the Irish Sea has forced the cancellation of today's 08.45 Ben-my-Chree Isle of Man - Heysham sailing and the return service at 14.15.
STORM FORECAST FORCES CANCELLATION OF SAILINGS
11th March 2008
This evening’s 19.45 Ben-my-Chree sailing to Heysham and the return service at 02.15 tomorrow have been cancelled.
SATURDAY MORNING VIKING SAILING TO LIVERPOOL RESCHEDULED
07th March 2008
The 08.00 Viking sailing to Liverpool Pier Head for tomorrow – Saturday, March 8th – has been brought forward by two hours to 06.00.
SAILINGS CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
29th February 2008
The 19.45 Douglas to Heysham sailing this evening and the
02.15 sailing Heysham to Douglas tomorrow morning have
been cancelled due to severe gale force weather conditions
expected this evening and early tomorrow morning.
NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FOR ISLE OF MAN STEAM
PACKET COMPANY
29th February 2008
A new television advertising campaign promoting the Isle of
Man Steam Packet Company around the North West of England
launches on Monday, March 3.
NEW LOOK FOR ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY
28th February 2008
TRADITIONAL Manx designs coupled with modern passenger focused service are the way forward for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company in 2008.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY APPOINTS PR AGENCY
27th February 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Isle of Man Advertising & PR to handle its media and public relations.
2008 TT DAY EXCURSIONS FROM IOMSPC
15th February 2008
PASSENGERS can experience the thrill of the TT in an action packed whistle stop day - thanks to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and Steam Packet Holidays.
NEW LOOK WEBSITE FOR STEAM PACKET COMPANY
7th February 2008
AS part of their rebrand process the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company have launched a new look and feel website www.steam-packet.com.
HOW DO YOU RATE US?
29th January 2008
We conduct market research throughout the year to monitor feedback, highlight potential customer concerns and identify market trends or areas that may need improvements. We would like to thank our many customers for taking the trouble to complete our surveys and share the most recent results from 2007 with you.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET TO CLOSE BELFAST CONTACT CENTRE
21st January 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will close their Belfast contact centre in March and eight permanent staff will be offered redundancy packages.
BEN-MY-CHREE SERVICE TO LIVERPOOL BIRKENHEAD HAS BEEN A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
14th January 2008
The Ben-my-Chree service to Liverpool Birkenhead has proved to be a resounding success with no cancellations and passenger figures up on last year.
PASSENGERS CAN BOOK WELL AHEAD FOR TT 2008
10th January 2008
TT FANS can now book well in advance for their ferry tickets to this year’s event through the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
CHRISTMAS DONATION FOR BUILDING BLOCKS APPEAL
17th December 2007
CHILDREN at the Isle of Man Children's Centre will receive a boost to their Building Blocks appeal fund this year from the Steam Packet Company.
STEAM PACKET OFFER SEASONAL DAY TRIP RATES
14 November 2007
PASSENGERS can now travel with a car + 4 for £99 for shopping and family trips until the end of February 2008.
STEAM PACKET RESPOND TO ONLINE PETITION CONCERNS
07 November 2007
The Steam Packet Company would like to respond to the online petition about our winter schedule and other service comments.
PASSENGERS CAN NOW BOOK TO TRAVEL IN 2008
10th October 2007
Passengers can now make bookings with the Steam Packet Company for 2008 – and by booking online can get the best prices, many held at last years rates.
STEAM PACKET COMPANY RESPONDS TO MARINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BRANCH REPORT
27th September 2007
The Steam Packet Company responds to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report relating to the Sea Express 1 and Alaska Rainbow collision on 3 February 2007.
JO FISH CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH
20TH August 2007
The Ben-my-Chree and Superseacat Two crews recently held a charity football match for the 'Jo Fish Charity Fund'
SAIL AWAY WITH ME HONEY
17th July 2007
NEWLY married couple Stephanie and Brian Quayle took to the seas last week for a wedding reception to remember aboard the Ben-my-Chree
WEB BLOG FOR NEW CEO
2nd July 2007
PASSENGERS CAN HAVE ‘A WORD WITH WOODWARD'
THE new chief executive at the IOMSPC has set up his own blog – and would like to hear from customers old and new.
EMERAUDE ISLAND CRUISE IN 120 MINS
29th June 2007
PASSENGERS can take a whistle stop tour of the Island on Tynwald Day - and complete the journey in just 120 mins.
'ROUND THE ISLAND' - TYNWALD DAY CRUISE
26th June 2007
The Steam Packet Company wish to announce their 'Round The Island' Tynwald Day Cruise aboard the MV Emeraude France. Departing Douglas at 3pm.
STEAM PACKET WELCOMES INQUIRY INTO FARE STRUCTURES
21st June 2007
The IOMSPC welcomes the decision by Tynwald to hold an inquiry into the company's fare structures over the last 12 months.
STEAM PACKET SHIPS ISLAND SPORTS STARS
14th June 2007
AROUND eighty contenders for the Island Games in Rhodes will return home for free on a Steam Packet vessel.
FULL STEAM AHEAD WITH HONDA 4-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP
12th June 2007
POWERBOAT fans will gather in Douglas this weekend as the 3rd Honda Formula 4-Stroke Championship sponsored by the Steam Packet gets started.
VISITORS KEEP IN TOUCH THANKS TO BUZZBOX
7th June 2007
A UNIQUE device has been installed onboard the Ben-my-Chree which can recharge mobile phones, iPods and PDAs in any public space.
ONCHAN BOY PLAYS MCGUINNESS
5th June 2007
BUDDING actor Peter Castellucci of Onchan has made his debut film role - playing TT legend John McGuinness as a boy.
HEYSHAM LINKSPAN - PRESS RELEASE
30th May 2007
Heysham Port Ltd’s no 3 linkspan experienced a technical failure on Monday (28th May 2007).
TT FLEET ARRANGEMENTS
24th May 2007
The Steam Packet Company would like to confirm it's fleet of vessels for the Centenary T.T.
PRESS STATEMENT 22ND MAY 2007
In response to some queries from our passengers regarding timetable changes we would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused. We are endeavouring to accommodate all our passengers at this exceptionally busy for the company and the Island as a whole.
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
18th May 2007
Following receipt of the latest forecast The Steam Packet Company is advising passengers that today’s 1500 Douglas to Liverpool and 1900 Liverpool to Douglas sailings on Superseacat Two have been cancelled. Severe weather is predicted on Saturday morning and Superseacat Two sailings are likely to be delayed by up to two to three hours.
IMPROVEMENTS TO HEYSHAM TERMINAL
20th April 2007
WORK has commenced to improve the passenger facilities at Heysham terminal.
DOUGLAS BUSINESSES SUPPORT THEIR TOWN BAND
13th April 2007
DOUGLAS businesses have teamed up to assist the Douglas Town Band in bringing the world famous Black Dyke Band to town.
ALL ABOARD FOR A GLOBAL WELCOME
10th April 2007
This year's onboard services team at the Steam Packet are from all four corners of the world - including New Zealand , Europe, South Africa – and the Isle of Man.
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR STEAM PACKET COMPANY 26th March 2007
Mark Woodward has been appointed the new Chief Executive of The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company with effect from 1 July 2007. This appointment follows the retirement of Hamish Ross.
STEAM PACKET BOSS TO RETIRE 26th March 2007
THE Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced that managing director Hamish Ross will retire from his position at the end of June 2007.
New Communications Manager for Steam Packet Company 21st March 2007
Laura Howland has joined the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company as their new communications manager.
STEAM PACKET GOES ONE STEP BEYOND FOR FESTIVAL19th March 2007
THE Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and the Peel Bay Festival have joined forces to bring pop legends Madness and The Stranglers to the Island on the 3rd June.
Extra Fast Craft for Steam Packet Company 19th March 2007
The Steam Packet Company is pleased to announce the charter of the fast craft vessel Emeraude France which will be a direct replacement for Sea Express 1.
Kerrylee assisted by Ben-my-Chree19th March 2007
The Ben-my-Chree arrived in Douglas at 8.30am this morning (Thursday 15 March) after assisting a small vessel in distress.
The Steam Packet Company Announces Ben-My-Chree Sailing To Liverpool - Twelve Quays23rd February 2007
The Steam Packet Company is to operate a Saturday and Sunday morning sailing to Liverpool on the weekend of 3rd/4th March using the MV Ben-My-Chree. The Ben-My-Chree will be berthing at Twelve Quays terminal in Birkenhead directly opposite our usual terminal at Pier Head. The sailings will depart from Douglas at 0800 Hrs arriving at 1215 HRS. The return journey will depart Liverpool at 1400 HRS and arrive back in Douglas at 1815 Hrs.
Steam Packet Announce Additional Sailing From Scotland For TT Fans
16th February 2007
A direct fastcraft service from Troon to Douglas is the latest initiative announced by the Steam Packet to bring fans to enjoy the Centenary TT in June.
Sea Express 1 - Further Update From The Steam Packet Company7th February 2007
Following the incident involving the Steam Packet Company vessel Sea Express 1 at 11:40am 03/02/07 all 53 vehicles have now been removed from the ship. The Company will make every effort possible to return to owners as quickly as possible.
Sea Express 1 - Further Update From The Steam Packet Company 5th February 2007
Following the incident involving the Steam Packet vessel Sea Express 1 at 11:40am on Saturday 03/02/07 the ship has now been transferred to the Birkenhead wet basin by Svitzerwijsmuller salvage BV a Dutch Salvage Company appointed to handle the salage operation.
Isle Of Man Steam Packet Choose Manx Telecom As Online Hosts To Reach Out Around The Globe. 29th January 2007
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has chosen Manx Telecom to provide resilient hosting for their online booking service.
Steam Packet Launch Ireland 2007 Campaign 15th January 2007
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company have announced an enhanced schedule of sailings from both irish ports of Belfast and Dublin as part of their plans for 2007.
New Look Brochure For Steam Packet 2007 Sailings.10th January 2007
A new style modern brochure for a modern age has been produced by The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for 2007.
Ben My Chree Links Island With Ireland At Christmas 2006.6th November 2006
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Flagship, Ben My Chree will again operate Christmas and New Year sailings between the Island and Dublin Port.
Manx Residents Take Opportunity To Tell Steam Packet When To Go30th October 2006
Over a two week period web site customers of The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company were asked to take part in a poll when making on on-line booking.
Gale Force Winds Cause Fast Craft Cancellation 26th October 2006.
Gale force winds in the Irish Sea today have led to the cancellation of the Sea Express 1 fast craft Liverpool sailings.
Steam Packet Rolls Out The Isle of Man Welcome For 2006.17th October 2006
Welcome to the Isle of Man and book now for 2007 is the message from the Isle of Man Steam Paket Company as their programme of sai