Berthing trials for the Manannan are expected to take place at the new Ferry Terminal in Liverpool early next year.
That's according to the government, following the linkspan being successfully installed at the site.
The operation took three days to complete, and involved a specialist crane ship.
The Manannan should be set to carry the terminal's first passengers at the end of March 2024.
Manxman will undertake berthing trials in Liverpool later next year.
Quayside road closure extended in Peel
An emergency road closure in the west of the Island has been extended as Manx Utilities carries out work.
Mars needs MHKs, says space society
A Island science organisation is calling on general election candidates to back space exploration.
Historic replica ship arrives in Douglas
A replica of one of the world's most historic ships has arrived in Douglas and is open to the public.
Vandals were flung poo fighting in Jurby
Jurby commissioners are hunting those behind anti-social behaviour that saw dog mess thrown about.
Don't give seals raw deals, says Wildlife Trust
The Manx Wildlife Trust is asking people to take extra care as baby seals start making an appearance around the Island's coast.
School issues traffic plea to parents as summer holidays end
A school's appealing to parents to help avoid traffic carnage on the first day of the new academic year this week.
Digital display planned for airport approaches
A company's applied to build a digital billboard at the entrance to the Island's airport.
16 harbour dredgings for Douglas so far this year
The Department of Infrastructure says Douglas Harbour has been dredged 16 times so far this year.
