On Merseyside, the new Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. ferry terminal in Liverpool won’t be open in time for this year’s TT.

The £70 million facility at the Princes Half-Tide Dock, where work began in 2019 has been plagued with delays coupled with soaring costs to develop the infrastructure ever since.

According to the Manx Government, which now says it wants to ensure a 'smooth transition' to the new facility and avoid the busiest time of year for the tourism industry.

As Afloat reported fast-craft Manannan which began berthing trials in March, are continuing to take place at the single-berth linkspan facility of the riverside terminal.

Commenting on the new terminal, Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall said: ‘Ensuring the safety of passengers by enabling the captains to become familiar with the demands of the new berth is of the utmost importance, and it’s therefore vital that the operational requirements of the Steam Packet and its staff are taken into full consideration.

More ManxRadio has a report on this development.