Concerns over 'eviction' from Liverpool landing stage

Fri, 18 Mar 2016

The Steam Packet is facing eviction from the landing stage in Liverpool.

That's according to a report in the Liverpool Echo this week - the landing facility is owned by Peel Ports with the current agreement due to terminate at the end of the year.

TravelWatch says the announcement is 'surprising' and says it needs to be discussed by Tynwald first.

It's understood plans for a new cruise liner terminal could force Isle of Man ferry services to relocate to Waterloo Dock - which is north of the current berthing area.

John Pennington leads on sea issues for the passenger watchdog - he says the new location isn't well equipped for passengers: