THE Steam Packet has announced it is putting on an extra sailing this weekend to help clear the backlog caused by this week’s weather disruption.
An additional Heysham service has been added to the weekend schedule following the cancelling of three return sailings this week.
The Ben-my-Chree will cover an additional 8pm passenger and freight service on Saturday from Douglas, along with a return 2.15am Sunday sailing to the island.
Commercial Director John Watt explained: ‘The Ben-my-Chree was scheduled for general maintenance overnight on Saturday/Sunday, but this has been rescheduled to allow us to provide the additional return sailing.
‘Wind direction as well as strength has been an issue this week, even with the repaired and refitted second bow thrust unit. We may have caught up on freight before the weekend, but this extra service for passengers and freight customers will provide more choice and additional cover.’
