Mezzanine level planned for Manannan

Wednesday, 23 July 2014 09:30

Creating a new mezzanine level on the Manannan will help increase motorcycle capacity by 30 per cent.

The Steam Packet Company has commissioned the temporary infrastructure - which will be used during the TT and Festival of Motorcycling.

Around 300 more bikes will be able to be carried backwards and forwards each day - this TT more than 12,000 bikes travelled to, and from, the Island - a rise of eight per cent on the previous year.

Mark Woodward is the chief executive - he says it will be worth the financial investment:

More from Isle of Man News

UK sanctuary mourns Cliff the Manx puffin

A seal sanctuary in Cornwall says it's heartbroken after its Manx puffin died earlier this month.
Tributes paid to former Douglas mayor

The Island's largest local authority is paying tribute to a former mayor who died at the weekend.
Warning over broken beer bottles strewn in sand on beach

Dog walkers and beachgoers in the west of the Island are being warned to watch out for broken glass left by litter louts in the sand.
Living Hope submits amended plans for Finch Road site

Living Hope church has submitted a new planning application as it tries to build a new church on Finch Road in Douglas.
Domestic abuse law petition reaches 200 signatures

A petition calling for domestic abusers to be identified by police has hit more than 200 signatures.
Chief Minister responds to paedophile sentencing concerns

Chief Minister Alf Cannan has sent an official letter responding to public concerns raised by an MHK about sentences given to paedophiles.
Tribute to Kian planned at Merseyside derby

The Island's Liverpool Supporters' Club says it'll pay tribute to one of its members who died this week at the Premiership game on Saturday.
Niarbyl Cafe set to reopen next year

Manx National Heritage says it's hoping to have a seaside café open again before next summer.