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A ferry's propeller has been damaged, BBC News reports, which has caused disruption to sailings between the Isle of Man and Lancashire, England.

The Ben-my-Chree suffered the damage during its evening crossing from Douglas to Heysham on Thursday, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company said.

The firm said the extent of the repairs needed was unclear and services could be affected until at least Sunday. (Afloat adds for latest sailings scheduled click here

Passengers have been transferred to the Manannan sailings between Douglas and Liverpool.

The damage is being assessed by divers in Heysham Port.

The back-up vessel MV Arrow will be brought in to operate freight services, a company spokesman said.

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2021 sees Rosslare Europort hitting a new record with a total of 36 shipping services a week operating from the port making it one of the premier Irish ports serving the European Continent. Rosslare Europort is a gateway to Europe for the freight and tourist industries. It is strategically located on the sunny south-east coast of Ireland.

Rosslare is within a 90-minute driving radius of major Irish cities; Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Rosslare Europort is a RoRo, RoPax, offshore and bulk port with three RoRo berths with a two-tier linkspan, we also have a dedicated offshore bulk berth.

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The port currently has twice-daily round services to the UK and direct services to the continent each day. Rosslare Europort has a fleet of Tugmasters service, fork-lift trucks, tractors and other handling equipment to cater for non-standard RoRo freight.