Ben-my-Chree to enter dry-dock next week

The vessel will be out of action from next Monday until May 5 with the Manannan providing most of the cover for all passenger bookings during this time. 

The Steam Packet has also chartered a large-capacity freighter for this period to cover the Ben’s cargo duties and provide one passenger service each day.

The company’s chief executive Mark Woodward said the temporary freighter is ‘well-suited to the Island’s needs’ and will offer one daily return trip from Heysham.

The Ben-my-Chree will be back in action on Sunday, May 6.