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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.
Brittany Ferries Says Honfleur Not to Enter Service In Summer As German Shipyard Delayed Delivery of W.B. Yeats
#ferries - In another statement issued by Brittany Ferries, the operator has announced it is aware of press reports regarding financial setbacks at FSG, the German shipyard where its next ship, Honfleur is under construction.
The statement continued, FSG has made clear that these setbacks are a consequence of financial penalties imposed for late delivery of Irish Ferries newest ship, W.B. Yeats.
Regrettably, it is now clear that Brittany Ferries Honfleur, (which features the innovative LPG power plant), will not be delivered in time for the 2019 summer season, as scheduled. Everyone is disappointed by this news.
Brittany Ferries awaits a concrete proposal from FSG to secure the contract to deliver Honfleur. The company hopes this will come in the very near future and will communicate in more detail at that time.
Passengers who have booked travel on Honfleur from 9 July, will automatically be transferred to Brittany Ferries Normandie. The company apologises for any inconvenience and disappointment that this change will cause.
