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Steam Packet lines up fleet for TT invasion with fast craft charters
At the Isle of Man looks forward to the annual TT Races, The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced that three chartered vessels will bolster the fleet to bring the annual army of motor cycle fans to the greatest road racing event in the world.
The 'Diamant', an 81 metre fast craft catamaran carrying up to 650 passengers, 450 motorcycles and vehicles will be scheduled to operate on mainly the Heysham/IOM but some Liverpool/IOM services from 30th May up until 12th June.
Arriving from Tilbury on 24th May ahead of the TT schedules to accommodate staff training, 'Diamant' was last in service on the English Channel with Hoverspeed.
Additionally, Steam Packet will charter another fast craft, 'P&O Express' which as during the 2005 TT festival will operate sailings to and from Larne, whilst the freighter 'Moondance' will complement the Company vessel 'Ben My Chree' as it concentrates on passenger and vehicle traffic.
Hamish Ross, Steam Packet Managing Director said, 'The three chartered vessels will enable our Company to maintain a 'round the clock' service as we transport TT fans from all over the world to the Island to share in this unique and exciting event. We are committed to the festival in which we will again be sponsors of the Supersport Junior TT Race'.
Forward bookings for TT 2006 are currently up on 2005 and TT 2007 bookings are also strong.
The Steam Packet will also sponsor a race meeting on the Billown Circuit on Saturday 10th June. This will be the 15th year of 'The Steam Packet National Road Race' which has become one of the most popular and important days of the Tourist Trophy Meeting for the top riders and fans.
The 'Diamant', an 81 metre fast craft catamaran carrying up to 650 passengers, 450 motorcycles and vehicles will be scheduled to operate on mainly the Heysham/IOM but some Liverpool/IOM services from 30th May up until 12th June.
Arriving from Tilbury on 24th May ahead of the TT schedules to accommodate staff training, 'Diamant' was last in service on the English Channel with Hoverspeed.
Additionally, Steam Packet will charter another fast craft, 'P&O Express' which as during the 2005 TT festival will operate sailings to and from Larne, whilst the freighter 'Moondance' will complement the Company vessel 'Ben My Chree' as it concentrates on passenger and vehicle traffic.
Hamish Ross, Steam Packet Managing Director said, 'The three chartered vessels will enable our Company to maintain a 'round the clock' service as we transport TT fans from all over the world to the Island to share in this unique and exciting event. We are committed to the festival in which we will again be sponsors of the Supersport Junior TT Race'.
Forward bookings for TT 2006 are currently up on 2005 and TT 2007 bookings are also strong.
The Steam Packet will also sponsor a race meeting on the Billown Circuit on Saturday 10th June. This will be the 15th year of 'The Steam Packet National Road Race' which has become one of the most popular and important days of the Tourist Trophy Meeting for the top riders and fans.
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