The Steam Packet Company says its winter services could be threatened by a proposed giant wind farm in the Irish Sea.
Chairman Mark Woodward says Centrica's proposals could add fifteen minuters onto the journey time to Birkenhead by the Ben My Chree.
And that, he says , could make the service impossible.
John Moss reports:
Manxman repairs expected to exceed £2.5m
The Steam Packet's flagship has been out of action since July
Treasury Minister: Taxpayer footing Manxman repair bill
Steam Packet has previously said it would be paying
Island's youngest ever MHK says he has 'a lot to prove'
Eighteen-year-old Daniel Davison elected in Glenfaba and Peel
"Clearly I'm a candidate" for chief minister - Chris Thomas
Douglas Central MHK re-elected for the fourth time