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Ferry terminal repairs in Liverpool get delayed due to crane shortage
(MENAFN) Repairs at the Isle of Man ferry berth in Liverpool have been delayed again because a crane required for the work is unavailable, according to government statements.
The project to adjust mooring fenders was originally scheduled for completion earlier this month, but the contractor requested extra time. Recent adverse weather affected the availability of the heavy lifting crane, pushing back the timetable further.
As a result, the weekend sailings of the flagship ferry Manxman on 15 and 16 November have been rerouted to Heysham, marking the third consecutive week the vessel has had to dock in Lancashire.
The government explained that the repairs are necessary because the dolphin fender—a protective device between the ship and the berth—interfered with mooring lines at low tide. The berth will remain closed to normal operations until the fender is safely removed and repositioned.
Weather-related delays also caused the barge tasked with the lift to miss its original window from 5 to 8 November, and no alternative barge could be sourced. The Department of Infrastructure instructed the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to adjust upcoming sailings accordingly.
The project to adjust mooring fenders was originally scheduled for completion earlier this month, but the contractor requested extra time. Recent adverse weather affected the availability of the heavy lifting crane, pushing back the timetable further.
As a result, the weekend sailings of the flagship ferry Manxman on 15 and 16 November have been rerouted to Heysham, marking the third consecutive week the vessel has had to dock in Lancashire.
The government explained that the repairs are necessary because the dolphin fender—a protective device between the ship and the berth—interfered with mooring lines at low tide. The berth will remain closed to normal operations until the fender is safely removed and repositioned.
Weather-related delays also caused the barge tasked with the lift to miss its original window from 5 to 8 November, and no alternative barge could be sourced. The Department of Infrastructure instructed the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to adjust upcoming sailings accordingly.
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