Treasury Minister Alex Allinson has called the Ben my Chree a valuable part of the Steam Packet fleet.
He made the comments this week in the House of Keys when he faced questions over the vessel's use.
Dr Allinson revealed the company's backup ferry made six trips in April.
And he said although it was now more than a quarter of a century old, it was still a useful asset:
Fuel website launches after queues at pumps this week
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Inquest hears how well-known businessman died following crash
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Woman thrown out of House of Keys for heckling chief minister
A heckler had to be thrown out the House of Keys this week for interrupting the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister rules out fuel rationing and duty cut
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says there are no plans to start rationing fuel on the Island.
Heating oil company says price rise "pulling at heartstrings"
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Foxdale seagull farm importing birds in bid to boost numbers
Efforts to revive the Island’s seagull population will see thousands of the birds imported to a new farm in the west of the Island.
Vehicle services move online today
The government's announced a range of support to help people access driver and vehicle services as they move online.
Fuel price hit may last into winter, says government
The Chief Minister says the government must prepare for the winter when it comes to rising oil prices over the war in the Middle East.
