Enterprise minister Tim Johnston says he's hoping the new ferry terminal in Liverpool will be open by TT.
Earlier this year, Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall told the House of Keys the first sailings to the new facility should happen this week.
However, in an interview with the Liverpool Echo, Mr Johnston said he hoped the terminal would be in use by the end of May.
Trials are taking place at the Princes Half-tide Dock, with the Manannan mooring there for the first time last week.
Historic Manx one-pound notes up for auction
Two unique banknotes could fetch as much as 150 times their face value this weekend.
Is the Island ready for 100,000 people?
How will the Island's schools and health system cope with 100,000 people?
Set your alarms! Young Farmers Concert tickets on sale this weekend
Tickets to one of the Isle of Man's most-anticipated theatre events will go on sale this weekend.
Treasury Minister says a tax threshold rise could cost £2.5m
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says more work would be done to calculate how much raising income tax allowances would cost the government.
Snow shuts the Mountain Road
The Mountain Road has been closed today due to heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions.
Stop putting knives in recycling, says council
Douglas Council is asking people not to put knives in recycling boxes.
Bee Gees to release limited-edition box set
The Bee Gees are to release a special collector's set of their biggest hits this month - including previously unreleased material.
Northern Irish politician criticises Manx visa rules
Changes to Manx visa rules for fishing boats have caused a political row in Northern Ireland.
