Later departures for Heysham sailings tonight

Sailings this evening will set off later than planned due to the build of silt in Douglas Harbour and very low tides.

The Steam Packet Company says the 7.45pm Ben-my-Chree voyage to Heysham tonight will now set off at 10pm, with passengers asked to check in no later than 9.15pm.

Meanwhile, its return originally planned for 2.15am tomorrow morning (March 31) will now depart at 5am on Wednesday.

It comes after crossings this morning and this afternoon were cancelled due to the silt and tidal conditions.