THE
Steam Packet Company has confirmed that Manannan has now resume scheduled
services, sailing from Douglas to Liverpool. Following extensive repairs, sea
trials that where completed this on 10 April 2015. Chief Executive Mark Woodward
said:- "Following repairs to the 2 starboard water jets and the starboard
trim tab Manannan has just completed berthing trials and a short sea trial off
Douglas. I am pleased to advise that everything went well and the vessel is
ready to return to operational service with tomorrow morning's 07.30 crossing to
Liverpool. I would like to thank our passengers for their patience and
understanding while Manannan was being repaired. This has obviously been a
difficult period and I want to again apologise for the inconvenience caused to
passengers. The nature of the damage suffered was the worst we have seen to 1 of
our fast craft vessels. Our team of engineers and divers has worked tirelessly
to ensure Manannan was returned to normal service as quickly as possible."
