Following the review within the last 24 hours of the latest depth chart for the Port of Heysham, the Ben-my-Chree Master has confirmed that there will not be sufficient water to maintain its current schedule on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13.

As a result of the tidal conditions the following sailings have been rescheduled:

Monday 12, March

Heysham to Douglas 14:15hrs - This sailing will now depart at 15:30hrs. Passengers are asked to check in no later than 14:30hrs.

Douglas to Heysham 19:45hrs - This sailing will now depart at 20:15hrs. Passengers are asked to check in no later than 19:45hrs.

Tuesday 13, March

Heysham to Douglas 02:15hrs - This sailing will now depart at 01:30hrs. Passengers are asked to check in no later than 00:45hrs.

Douglas to Heysham 08:45hrs - This sailing will now depart at 08:15hrs. Passengers are asked to check in no later than 07:45hrs.

Heysham to Douglas 14:15hrs - This sailing will now depart at 13:30hrs. Passengers are asked to check in no later than 12:45hrs.

Douglas to Heysham 19:45hrs - This sailing will depart as scheduled.

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