More cancellations as winds reach gale force 8

Yet again today's crossings have been cancelled with gale force 8 winds forecast for the rest of the day.

It was established yesterday that as well as the inclement weather causing problems the vessel has been struggling to cope with the lack of a second bow thrust; an issue that will be rectified once it goes into dry dock on 16th December.

During its three days in dry dock it will be covered by the Manannan, which will operate once daily crossings to the UK.

The 7.45pm sailing has not yet been decided on with an update expected by 5pm at the latest.