Mersey movements WE 15th May

Bit of a catch up from the past week. Although the Manannan was the big news this week there were other vessels on the River Mersey. Support vessel Normand Skarven came oput of Cammel Lairds, she in support of the Ensco92 drilling platform thats in Liverpool bay at the moment. Another support/survey vessel, the Fugro Commander came out of Langton lock and went into Cammel Lairds. P&O vessel European Endeavour arrived and went into Liverpool docks. Finally "box boat" Hajo arrived and went into Birkenhead docks. Weather for the most part was the usual "Mersey murk" Maracas Bay was seen on her way to Eastham

Manannan arrives on the River Mersey 13th May

The new Steam Packet fast craft Manannan arrived on the Mersey today for berthing trials at the Pierhead. Impressive looking vessel, very imposing!! Soon to be a regular site on the mersey when she comes into service fully from the end of this month.

Isle of Man Steam Packets new vessel "Manannan"

The new fast craft Manannan joined the IOMSP fleet today. After an extensive refit in Portsmouth she arrived in Douglas today (delayed by bad weather). Manannan will replace the Viking on the Liverpool/Isle of Man route from the end of May. The rumour mill has her coming to Liverpool this week to carry out berthing trials at the IOMSP berth at the pierhead.

This image is courtesy of Shipais.com forum member Max....many thanks

Name:	Manannan
MMSI:	235070199 [UK]
IMO:	9176072
Callsign:	2BXK7
Speed/Dir:	0 kts / 240° WSW
Status:	Moored
Dest:	Douglas
ETA:	May11 12:00
Type:	Hi Spd Crft (40)
Details:	Passenger / Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
Size:	96m x 26m x 3.3m
Tonnage:	5029gt, 800dwt
Built:	Nov 1998