Due to storm damage the Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, is closed. Therefore the Ferry Travel Shop is closed. There is a limited service on phone lines until 6:00pm tonight (24th Jan).
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Ltd can confirm it has agreed a short charter of its vessel Ben-my-Chree to Stena Line.
Flagship Manxman will operate as usual on the scheduled Heysham, Belfast and Liverpool services during the busy Christmas period.
Arrow is in service with IOMSPC, operating the additional freight sailings in the schedule.
This provides strategic resilience in one of the busiest periods for Manx businesses, ensuring that lifeline services are delivered.
The agreement to charter is compliant with Sea Services Agreement (“SSA”) requirements and includes the ability to recall Ben-my-Chree to Steam Packet service if required at any point.
The vessel will operate with Stena Line for a minimum of 14 days from 16th December, working between Dublin and Heysham Port, with an option to extend further should this be required.
Ben-my-Chree will operate in freight-only mode while Stena Line manage their response to the temporary closure of Holyhead Port.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company staff will operate the vessel during this charter.
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