This morning’s Steam Packet sailing is going to leave Douglas half an hour earlier than usual.

The Ben-my-Chree will set sail at 8.15am.

The decision was made to beat stormy weather.

Passengers should check in by 7.45am.

The return from Heysham should leave earlier too, at 1.30pm.

Sailings up to and including Sunday morning’s service are subject to cancellation or disruption.