Sailing disruption likely as Storm Barbara strikes

Wednesday, 21 December 2016 00:00

Storm Barbara is on course to disrupt sailings to and from the Isle of Man.

The Steam Packet is warning of potential disruption on Friday and Saturday.

Passengers are being told to consider transferring to an earlier service - although there's a warning there is limited space.

MV Arrow has been drafted in to cover freight services for the next two days in order to free up space on the Ben-my-Chree.

Mark Woodward is the chief executive:

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