The Steam Packet Company says the Manannan is preparing for her final voyage of the year before undergoing winter maintenance.
The fastcraft is due to make her final crossing of 2018 on Sunday, before she moors in Douglas harbour.
She'll undergo an annual overhaul, and will resume services next March.
Chief executive Mark Woodward says keeping the vessel in Douglas will provide extra support for sea links over Christmas.
Peel commissioners won't renew sailing club lease
Peel Commissioners have told the town’s sailing club they won’t renew the lease on its clubhouse.
Referendum on assisted dying laws?
The Island could be asked to vote in a referendum on assisted dying.
MHK claims entire govt department 'overpaid for 7 years'
Has the whole staff of a department of government been overpaid for seven years?
Charity opens new church and community centre in Braddan
A local charity has officially opened its new church and community centre in Braddan.
Six-monthly car tax under consideration by DOI Minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he'll reconsider the administration charge on six-monthly car tax later this year.
Police investigate fire extinguishers incident
Police are investigating after a number of fire extinguishers were set off in Douglas City Centre.
Campaigners' demonstration for assisted dying bill
Campaigners have been outside the House of Keys this morning.
Police investigating Co-Op Duke St fight
Police are investigating a fight which took place within a shop in Central Douglas last week.
