The Ben my Chree will be taking part in berthing trials in Scotland this week.
CalMac is conducting the trials on its Arran route as it considers chartering the Steam Packet vessel.
She'll try berthing at Troon and Brodick as CalMac faces a difficult time with some of its vessels out of service and others undergoing maintenance.
CalMac's chief executive Duncan Mackison says a full charter would be subject to agreement from a number of parties.
Merchant Navy Day marked this week
Merchant Navy Day will be marked on Island with a remembrance service for those who lost their lives at sea.
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
A huge celebration of the Island's Filipino community will take place in Laxey later this year.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
