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Manxman is Coming
She should be in the British Isles by the middle of June.
The Steam Packet says the Manxman, having passed her sea trials, will officially be handed over on May 10.
Based on her scheduled departure of May 12 and a journey time of 30 days, she should be in the British Isles by the middle of June.
With 150 people on board, made up of representatives of the shipyard, contractors, equipment suppliers, insurers and the Company’s own supervision team, Manxman undertook comprehensive trials in the waters of the Korea Strait, between the South Korean mainland and the Japanese island of Tsushima.
Over the course of ten days, the ship’s sea handling, manoeuvrability, fuel consumption and speed were tested. The sea trial was also an opportunity to test the many complex systems installed to manage almost every aspect of the vessel’s operation.
The vessel passed its trials comfortably, exceeding design parameters in some areas.
Built by Hyundai Mipo, as yard number HMD8311, Manxman’s keel was laid on 24th December 2021. The vessel, which is the third in the Steam Packet Company’s fleet to bear the name, will be officially christened at a dockside ceremony on May 3.
Manxman will not come directly to the Isle of Man, making a short stop on the South Coast of England for final installation of equipment, along with the artwork specially commissioned from Isle of Man-based artists.
The date of her arrival in Manx waters has not yet been confirmed.
