The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company welcomes the decision by Nautilus International to repudiate the industrial action commenced on 27th December and looks forward to productive discussions about resolving the remaining issues in the negotiations around changes to terms and conditions to accommodate live aboard working practices within the Company’s fleet.
Having commenced discussions on the subject in October 2020, both parties owe it to all stakeholders – including officers, crew, customers and Island residents – to put maximum effort into ensuring a satisfactory, lasting and final outcome to the meetings later this month in order to avoid any further disruption or uncertainty.
The Company looks forward to reinstating full service with Manxman. An update will be published as soon as details are confirmed.