You and Southern make very valid points Eddy. Southern doesn't want to see another Easyjet and you mention VIABLE opposition.

The vessel size limit of Douglas harbor coupled with the performance required from the vessels in the prevalent weather mean that the range of potential vessels is severely limited. This means in turn that there are likely to be few operators if any, other than SP, who could be equipped to work the route. This is why I reckon we should be round the table negotiating a deal and building in some customer safeguards and not playing games of one-upmanship in the press.