The Steam Packet Company says the Ben my Chree has been chartered to help a fellow Irish Sea ferry company over Christmas.
The vessel will operate a freight-only service between Heysham and Dublin for Stena Line.
The Steam Packet says the ship will be with Stena Line for at least a fortnight, although she can be recalled at any time if needed.
The charter started on Monday.
Fire crews called to Kirk Michael
Fire crews were called out to the Kirk Michael area this morning.
Parliament Street pedestrianisation idea quashed by commissioners
Ramsey Commissioners won’t pedestrianise Parliament Street next summer.
Sport event air ambulance callouts cost taxpayer £21,000
Calling the air ambulance out to three sporting incidents cost the taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds, it's been revealed.
Police hunt hit-and-run R-plate driver
Police are asking for your help trying to trace a driver after a hit and run incident in Douglas.
Warning about snow on Mountain Road
Motorists are being urged to drive carefully over the Mountain after a dusting of snow last night.
Cliff the puffin settles in Cornwall
A young puffin from the Isle of Man will be spending Christmas with friends in Cornwall after being rescued from a beach.
Cost of sending letters is increasing in the new year
The Post Office says the cost of sending letters will increase in the new year.
Police looking for witnesses to a collision in Bride
The police are looking for any who who witnessed a collision in Bride that happened earlier this month.
