Steam Packet issue update after sailings disrupted
An issue with the anchor is the reason the Ben my Chree became stuck at Heysham overnight.
She was due to depart shortly after 2am but was unable to until 9:30am.
The Steam Packet says a technical issue with the anchor used during berthing meant it couldn't be raised.
The tide then dropped below a level where the Ben-my-Chree could leave Heysham Port, it says.
Anchor now recovered, the sailing has now departed and passengers who were due to travel on the Ben to the Lancashire port this morning have instead been taken on the Manannan.
The company has apologised to passengers whose journeys have been disrupted and says it's working to get sailings back on schedule as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, the 2:15pm return sailing from Heysham will now depart early at 1:15pm - passengers are asked to check in no later than 12:45pm.
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