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Manxman a 'win' for Island's climate journey

Climate Board praises environmentally friendly vessel

The latest addition to the Steam Packet's fleet - Manxman - is being hailed a 'win' for the Isle of Man's climate journey.

The vessel prides itself on being powered by the world’s most efficient four-stroke diesel engine.

Government has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with plans to decarbonise the electricity supply by 2030.

Chair of the Climate Change Transformation Board Daphne Caine says it's interesting how times have changed:

Manx Radio's John Moss watched as the Manxman arrived into Douglas on Sunday (2 July) morning:

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