
The Steam Packet has confirmed today's sailings have now been moved forward due to a rapid deterioration of the weather forecast.
This afternoon's 2:15pm crossing from Heysham will now leave at 1:30pm, while the 3pm Manannan sailing to Liverpool will depart at 11am.
Tonight's 7:15pm boat from Liverpool is now scheduled to leave at 3pm.
A final decision on tonight's 7:45 and tomorrow morning's 2:15 Ben-my-Chree crossings will be made before 5:30pm this evening.