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2023 Manxman [III] vessel introduced, operating year-round on Douglas–Heysham route and seasonally on Douglas–Belfast route, with winter-only service to Liverpool.
September 2022 Announcement made that Arrow was purchased from Seatruck Ferries after being on long-term charter.
August 2020 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company ordered a new ferry from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to replace Ben-my-Chree.
May 16 2018 The Isle of Man Government approved a £124 million deal to purchase 100% of MIOM Ltd, the parent company of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
August 2017 Steam Packet Company announced a consultation to potentially switch sailings from Belfast to Larne, aiming to accommodate freight, motorhomes, and coaches that could not be loaded at Belfast's Albert Quay.
2012 Manxman finally scrapped at Sunderland, despite previous preservation attempts.
2011 Lady of Mann [II] was sold and ultimately scrapped at Aliaga after being used as Panagia Soumela.
April 2011 The company was acquired by new owners Banco Espírito Santo.
March 26 2010 Ben-my-Chree ferry moved unexpectedly at Heysham, causing serious damage to the passenger access structure. Eight passengers were trapped and later rescued by local fire service.

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