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The Manannan is to remain in Manx waters this winter.

 

The vessel concluded her 2019 season earlier this month, maintaining a 100% technical reliability record during the whole summer, according to the Steam Packet Company.

 

Completing 759 sailings and travelling 51,777 nautical miles, she also operated a 98.15% punctuality record, as the season drew to a close.

 

Manannan will now be moored in Douglas harbour before undergoing her annual overhaul ahead of services resuming on 27th March next year.

 

The Ben-my-Chree will run throughout the winter season with Manannan on stand-by until after the busy Christmas period.

 

In addition, MV Arrow – which the Company currently has on charter - will be available to ensure freight transport is continued.

 

Steam Packet Company Chief Executive Mark Woodward explained: ‘Once again, Manannan has had a great reliability record this season and plays an invaluable role in the Company’s day-to-day operations.

 

‘We constantly look for ways to improve services and respond to unforeseen circumstances and keeping Manannan here as a back-up strengthens that position.’

 

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