Manxman not to Blame for Delays

The Steam Packet has apologised for some of its recent sailings falling behind schedule.

Readers have highlighted delays to sailings, including this morning where Manxman only left Douglas just before 10am instead of her 8.45am departure.

However, the company insists that their new boat is not to blame for the delays, rather it is a mixture of backlogs, weather and extreme tides.

A spokesperson said: ‘The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is proud of its reliability and punctuality record.

‘Due to the end of the Manx Grand Prix and residual effects of the weather disruptions in August, there has been a backlog of freight and passenger traffic that, in conjunction with vessel movements within Douglas Harbour, has had a negative impact on turnaround times.

‘This has been compounded by the extreme Spring Tides. The Company would like to apologise to customers for any inconvenience and thank passengers for their understanding as we work through this busy period.’