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Damaged Manannan operating on reduced power

Manannan will be operating on reduced power for the remainder of the TT after discarded fishing gear damaged the engine.

It's likely to cause delays to arrivals and departures over the remainder of the TT fortnight - and will make for a longer crossing time. 

The tangled gear became entangled around one of the boats impellors. 

Mark Woodward is the Steam Packet's chief executive - he says some contingency plans are in place: 

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