Manxman one step closer to achieving safety status

Marine Evacuation System successfully tested

The Manxman is one step closer towards being allowed to officially carry paying passengers.

It's after the successful deployment of the vessel's Marine Evacuation System earlier this week.

The test of the MES was observed by Isle of Man Ship Registry officials, as well as the Company’s internal safety team.

But, in order to earn the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, Masters will now need to make multiple entries into the ports she regularly uses, at all states of wind and tide.

'They will need to make multiple entries into Heysham Port at the controls of Manxman in order to update their ‘Pilotage Exemption Certificate’ before commencing sailings.'

'These operations also give dockers and ropemen an opportunity to practice with the new vessel.

'Alongside these tests, the vessel's freight handling facilities need to be thoroughly put through their paces, with trailers and vehicles of all types loaded and unloaded to allow crew and shore side staff to be fully familiarised with the new features of Manxman, and to ensure loading and discharge operations are as efficient as possible.'