Mersey Ferries suspended for fourth consecutive day

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

Mersey Ferries between Liverpool and Wirral have been suspended for four days due to a mechanical fault in the Snowdrop ferry's engine.

Mersey Ferries between Liverpool and Wirral have been suspended since Saturday due to a mechanical fault in the engine of the Snowdrop ferry. The Snowdrop is currently the only vessel operating the route, as the Royal Iris ferry was retired and decommissioned earlier this year after 67 years in service.

Initially, the ferry operator issued only vague statements citing 'technical issues' without detail. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, which manages the ferries, later confirmed the mechanical fault after being asked for clarification.

A bus replacement service has been put in place for morning and afternoon commuter services between Hamilton Square and Seacombe. The operator has apologised for the inconvenience and said it will provide further updates as information becomes available.

The new Royal Daffodil ferry, a £26 million vessel, is expected to enter full service later this month and will replace the retired Royal Iris.

How it is being reported

• Mersey ferry service suspended for fourth day as bus replacements runTHE MERSEY ferry service is suspended for the fourth day in a row.Wirral Globe · 13 Oct, 10:51
• Mersey Ferries suspended for fourth day in a rowThe ECHO has been given an explanation for the ongoing issuesLiverpool Echo · 13 Oct, 08:29
• Statement issued as Mersey Ferries suspended for a third dayThe famous ferry crossing has been out of action all weekend and today - we asked for a proper explanationLiverpool Echo · 12 Oct, 15:56

In this story: Mersey Ferries · Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · Liverpool · Wirral · Snowdrop · Royal Iris · Royal Daffodil

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