 Superseacat Two has been operating at reduced speed |
Fast ferry services from the Isle of Man will soon be back on track after an overhaul of one of its crafts. The Sea Express 1, formerly the Seacat Isle of Man, has undergone a full overhaul in Birkenhead, Merseyside.
The ferry will take on journeys usually operated by the Superseacat Two which is presently operating at a slower speed after a gearbox failure.
The Steam Packet company operate ferries between the island, Dublin, Liverpool and Heysham, Lancashire.
Despite a temporary timetable being introduced to reflect its slower passage time, Superseacat Two has operated throughout August and the busy Manx Grand Prix completing 76 round trips.
The introduction of Sea Express 1 on 11 September will enable the standard fast craft timetable to be reinstated.
Hamish Ross, Steam Packet managing director, said: "The gear box assessment and repair programme is continuing but we are highly conscious of our commitment to the Island to provide a fast craft sea service."
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