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The Steam Packet fast craft Snaefell will go in for repairs early next month.
The work has been timed to come after the school holidays, which is one of the busiest times of the year.
Chief executive Mark Woodward hopes the company will keep disruption to passengers to a minimum.
While Snaefell is out of action, Manannan will take over all the scheduled Liverpool and Belfast sailings.
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