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Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - captainsparkledotcom - 21-08-2024
Something happened last night, approaching Heysham,
Ben back in service, for now,
read more here -
https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/manxman-involved-in-incident-overnight/
edit - some reports say 30 couldn't fit on the Ben, some say 60.
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - Chris_Sav - 21-08-2024
Manx GP getting worse and worse! remnants of hurricane Ernesto expected to arrive later as well!
MV Arrow has been parked in Larne for the last two weeks, presumably Steam Packet could crew her for freight only runs if the Manxman is out of service for a few days.
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - captainsparkledotcom - 21-08-2024
I'm wondering how it's going to work, if there were too many people to fit in the Ben for the 02:15hrs sailing, then , when the 02:15hrs boat is cancelled tonight (just my opinion!) how are over 2 boat loads of people going to fit on the 14:15hrs tomorrow afternoon?
Plus the fact that Manxman is due in drydock next week anyway, will they rush to fix it this week, if it's a major job?
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - Dogsbody - 21-08-2024
From Facebook
Still stuck at Heysham,conditions so bad that new ferry had to berth wrong way round hitting vehicle loading ramp at front and hitting berthing structure at back corner hence hole in it,Ben Mc Cree coming to get as many of us as it can,still gale force conditions,you couldn’t make it up🥴🥴MGP2024🏁?
Echoes of The Navy Lark? Left hand down a bit, Kerrunch, oooerr. ( oldies only will remember Leslie Philips, Pertwee, Murdoch et al.)
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - captainsparkledotcom - 21-08-2024
don't know if this will work, or if you have to have a Twittering account -
https://x.com/i/status/1826133469967032604
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - Chris_Sav - 21-08-2024
Reserve freight only ship MV Arrow on its way to Heysham, eta 2100hrs, at least that will allow Steam Packet to fill the Ben with tourist traffic and not carry loads of freight like they appeared to do last night and left tourists on the key.
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - captainsparkledotcom - 21-08-2024
I was thinking about that this morning, Chris.
If the Ben was contracted/full of freight, then the vehicle space available would determine how many passengers they could take.
I thought it unusual that they had to leave folk behind on a 02:15 hrs sailing.
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - Chris_Sav - 21-08-2024
More bad news - Manannan's sailing to Liverpool this afternoon has been cancelled due to the weather.
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - captainsparkledotcom - 21-08-2024
I think it's going to get worse in the next 24 hours, before it gets better!
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - laverda77 - 21-08-2024
Hi Dogsbody thanks for info from Heysham,about to set off tomorrow 6am From North East Scotland( (260 miles away from Heysham) for the afternoon crossing,think i may give it a miss,due to be camping at Quarter Bridge.
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - captainsparkledotcom - 21-08-2024
Latest news (13:51hrs)
- Heysham
Departure: 14:15 - Ben-my-ChreeDouglas
Expected Arrival: 18:00This sailing is delayed and currently has an estimated departure time of 17:00hrs. Passengers are asked to check-in no later than 16:00hrs.
- Douglas
Cancelled: 15:00 - ManannanLiverpool
Cancelled: 17:45Due to the forecast adverse weather this sailing has been cancelled. If you have a registered account on our website then you can log on and amend your booking online, alternatively you can contact our reservations team on 01624 661661 or 08722 992 992 to make alternative arrangements.
- Liverpool
Cancelled: 19:45 - ManannanDouglas
Cancelled: 22:30Due to the forecast adverse weather this sailing has been cancelled. If you have a registered account on our website then you can log on and amend your booking online, alternatively you can contact our reservations team on 01624 661661 or 08722 992 992 to make alternative arrangements.
- Douglas
Departure: 20:15 - Ben-my-ChreeHeysham
Expected Arrival: 23:59This sailing will have an estimated departure time of 22:00hrs and will be undertaken by the Ben-my-Chree. Please note this sailing will be subject to possible disruption or cancellation. To give this sailing every opportunity to take place a final decision will be made by the Master by 19:00hrs.
- Heysham
Departure: 02:15 - Ben-my-ChreeDouglas
Expected Arrival: 06:00This sailing will have an estimated departure time of 03:15hrs and will be undertaken by the Ben-my-Chree. Please note this sailing will be subject to possible disruption or cancellation. To give this sailing every opportunity to take place a final decision will be made by the Master by 19:00hrs.
- Liverpool
Cancelled: 03:15 - ManannanDouglas
Cancelled: 06:00Due to the forecast adverse weather this sailing has been cancelled. If you have a registered account on our website then you can log on and amend your booking online, alternatively you can contact our reservations team on 01624 661661 or 08722 992 992 to make alternative arrangements.
- Douglas
Departure: 07:30 - ManannanLiverpool
Expected Arrival: 10:15
- Douglas
Departure: 08:45 - Ben-my-ChreeHeysham
Expected Arrival: 12:30This sailing will now be undertaken by the Ben-My-Chree and passengers are asked to check-in as normal.
- Liverpool
Departure: 12:00 - ManannanDouglas
Expected Arrival: 14:45
- Heysham
Departure: 14:15 - Ben-my-ChreeDouglas
Expected Arrival: 18:00This sailing will now be undertaken by the Ben-My-Chree and passengers are asked to check-in as normal.
Showing normal after this.
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - Alfie Noakes - 21-08-2024
Bored with this nadgery windy cold November garbage now .... hate to say it but I could quite happily leave the place now - the grey gloom and nagging wind that just won't go away kills my spirit.
Manxman apparently back in service tomoz .. Steam Packet says Manxman should be back in service tomorrow evening - Manx Radio
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - sticky - 21-08-2024
(21-08-2024, 09:05 AM)Dogsbody Wrote: From Facebook
Still stuck at Heysham,conditions so bad that new ferry had to berth wrong way round hitting vehicle loading ramp at front and hitting berthing structure at back corner hence hole in it,Ben Mc Cree coming to get as many of us as it can,still gale force conditions,you couldn’t make it up🥴🥴MGP2024🏁?
Echoes of The Navy Lark? Left hand down a bit, Kerrunch, oooerr. ( oldies only will remember Leslie Philips, Pertwee, Murdoch et al.)
So the youngsters on here can catch up, The Navy Lark plus other old radio comedies like Round The Horne and Men From The Ministry are easily found on You Tube
RE: Manxman has 'incident' at Heysham 21/08/2024 - rutolander - 22-08-2024
If the wind don't get you the rain will!
Must be the worst weather I have experienced ever for racing.
Looking forward to next year it can't be worse could it?