Steam Packet sailings have been rescheduled - and some cancelled - tomorrow (Monday) due to the forecast of gale force winds.

The 2.15am Ben-my-Chree service from Heysham will now depart at 1am and its return from Douglas will be at 7am, rather than 8.45am.

Latest passenger check-in times have also been brought forward, to 12.30am and 6.30am respectively.

The Heysham to Douglas 2.15pm sailing will now depart at 12.30pm, with latest check-in at 12 noon.

The Steam Packet has now confirmed that Monday's Manannan sailings between Douglas and Liverpool as well as the 7.45pm Ben sailing to Heysham and Tuesday’s 2.15am return, have cancelled due to the forecast arrival of Hurricane Ophelia.

The Met Office at Ronaldsway said Monday will become increasingly windy as the southerly winds strengthen to become gale force or severe gale force later.

Gusts of 60 to 70 mph are expected by the evening, with a small risk of 70 to 80 mph, causing travel disruption and possibly some damage.

Very large waves will break onto exposed areas after dark, producing dangerous conditions for a while along parts of the coast.

The winds will start to ease during the early hours of Tuesday morning.