Tonight's Ben-my-Chree crossing to Heysham might be cancelled due to the weather conditions.
The Steam Packet says its 7.45pm sailing and its 2.15am return face disruption or cancellation.
A final decision will be made by 5.30pm today.
It comes as forecast weather predicts winds could reach severe gale force nine this evening.
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