Steam Packet on hunt for additional TT fastcraft

Saturday, 20 June 2015 00:00

Work is ongoing to source an additional fast craft to meet demand for TT 2016.

It was confirmed yesterday that the P&O Express ship will not be available next year, resulting in a reduced service.

As it stands the crossing to Heysham and Liverpool will be slightly reduced to accommodate extra Irish services.

Steam Packet boss Mark Woodwood says they're looking for a replacement charter, but they can't make any promises:

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