Media Statement: Incident at Douglas Harbour 15/02/2024
Time of release: 22:15 Date: 15 FEBRUARY 2024
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company can confirm it is investigating an incident that occurred during mooring operations with Manxman at Douglas Harbour.
The incident occurred during the vessel’s scheduled 18:00 arrival to Douglas on February 15th 2024.
Steam Packet Company Managing Director Brian Thomson said: ‘I can confirm that unfortunately a member of our staff has received injuries requiring hospitalisation as a result of the incident.
‘Our colleague is comfortable and our thoughts and best wishes are obviously with them and their family at this time, and we wish them all the best for a speedy recovery.’
‘We are currently investigating this incident, and will be liaising with all relevant authorities.’
‘We are not currently in a position to confirm any further details but we will release further updates as it becomes available.’
As a result of the incident the scheduled 19:45 departure and subsequent 02:15 return from Heysham have been cancelled.
All affected passengers have been contacted. Passengers on cancelled sailings will be offered alternative arrangements or a full refund.
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