Media statement: Ben-my-Chree sailing delays 20/08/2025
20th August 2025
IOMSPC can confirm that Ben-my-Chree’s departure from Douglas on Wednesday morning’s rescheduled 09:45 sailing to Heysham has been delayed until 12:30 due to ongoing repairs to essential firefighting equipment.
Fire drencher pipework on the vehicle deck was damaged during freight loading operations at Heysham Port overnight. A temporary dispensation was received in order to enable the sailing to depart.
Permanent repairs in Douglas have taken longer than anticipated, leading to further effects on the day’s sailing schedule.
As the equipment is safety critical the repairs must be carried out to enable Ben-my-Chree to sail.
Passengers on board Ben-my-Chree are being offered complimentary refreshments and are being regularly updated by the Master about the progress of repairs.
The Company would like to apologise to all passengers and customers affected by the current disruptions and would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
