#DelayedRepairs - A dry docking of Manannan in Liverpool has been delayed and means the fastferry will now return to service on Thursday morning, as long as repairs go as planned.

The vessel reports IOM Today was damaged when it collided with the Victoria Pier in Douglas at around 10pm on last Wednesday night.

Five passengers suffered injuries and were taken to hospital for further treatment.

The incident is still being investigated but early indications suggest it may have been a systems control failure.

It caused travel disruption over the busy Easter period with all sailings to Ireland (Dublin) cancelled and passengers booked on the Liverpool route transferred on to the Ben-my-Chree’s Heysham services.

Manannan sailed to Birkenhead for repairs at Cammell Laird (yesterday) and it was hoped she would return to service on Wednesday.