The Island's Treasury Minister says the Ben my Chree may be hired out to other companies by the Steam Packet in future.
In the House of Keys, Dr Alex Allinson faced questions about the vessel's future from Central Douglas MHK Chris Thomas.
Dr Allinson said the company would refit the ferry so that crew could live aboard her, and she'd be used as a backup.
But he added she wouldn't be able to run other scheduled crossings:
Cruise ship arriving in Peel tomorrow
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Season 3 of 'Heartstopper' coming this autumn
A Manx actor will return to our small screens this autumn for season 3 of a hit Netflix show.
Assisted dying campaigners gathering outside gov buildings from 10am
Supporters of assisted dying will gather outside the House of Keys this morning.
Drink driver who mounted pavement was four times over the limit
A driver who sparked a number of 999 calls from other motorists was nearly four times over the drink drive limit.
First basking shark of 2024 spotted in the South
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Police investigating dog bite incident at Conrhenny
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House of Keys to debate assisted dying and election funding laws today
The House of Keys sits this morning, with a variety of questions and debates on two new laws.
Man drove car illegally out of fear ex-partner would damage it
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