She sailed 'freight-only' to Heysham mid-morning.

The 2.15pm return from Heysham will operate, but a little late.

Chief executive Mark Woodward says services should be fully back to normal this evening: (play audio)

The Ben hit one of the berthing fenders next to the linkspan when it came into Douglas harbour yesterday evening, putting a small hole in the side of the vessel and damaging the fender.

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