Investigations and repairs continuing on Manxman

Investigations into the problems plaguing Manxman have intensified this week, with specialist teams working to identify the cause of issues affecting the ship's propulsion system.

Experts from Lloyd's Register have joined project teams on site as part of the continuing investigation, installing additional monitoring equipment to gather detailed operational data. 

Pressure sensors and cameras have been positioned around the propulsion system to provide engineers with greater insight into performance and help inform repair decisions.

Due to the complexity of the work, specialist attachment points had to be drilled and fitted into the vessel's hull to securely mount the monitoring equipment.

Alongside the investigative work, repairs and component replacement plans continue to progress.

Attention has focused on the vessel's A-frame and P-frame support structures, which house the bearing carriers. Specialists from Marine Shaft have been assisting with the machining of the carriers to accommodate new bearings.

Following the completion of measurements, technical specifications were submitted to bearing manufacturer SKF, which is currently producing replacement components and the new bearing is expected to arrive later this week.

Manxman is showing on the company's website as being due to return to service on 1 December.