Douglas deepwater berth plans approved

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 - 11:40 by ce-press

Proposals for a 240m-long deepwater berth costing £11m (€12.6m) at Victoria Pier in Douglas have been approved by the Isle of Man parliament. The facility will accommodate cruiseships and windfarm support vessels.

Currently, visiting cruise vessels must anchor in Douglas Bay and transport passengers to shore by tender. The proposals are aimed at ensuring "island facilities are robust, modern and practical for both industry and leisure," the government said.

The strategy outlines a three-year order of works for Douglas harbour, set out for projects in seven different areas, with a total cost of £80.37m. Further phases of the plan could bring a new marina to Port St Mary, a ‘marine service centre’ to Ramsey and a second deepwater port to Port Erin. Peel could also see further development of its marina facilities.

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Cruise ships usually call in Douglas, capital city of the Isle of Man, although we have also received cruise ships in Peel, Port Erin and Port St Mary. The city centre is within walking distance from the port. Tourist information and taxis are available from the Sea Terminal which has a Coffee outlet, a WTM and free Wi-Fi. The Island is situated in the middle of the Irish Sea it offers visitors a mixture of steep hills, lush valleys, green pastures, views of the omnipresent sea – and roaring motorcycles. Motorcycles, of course, are associated with the first two weeks in June, when the Isle of Man TT race is held. The island’s total population is around 80000. Key economic sectors include tourism, manufacturing and offshore banking.