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SPC worker blasts ridiculous self-isolation rules Senior employee says crew would be under constant isolation
A senior Steam Packet Company worker says the suggestion that crew members remain in isolation between shifts is ridiculous
The staff member has written to Chief Minister Howard Quayle following what s been described as a difference of opinion over self-isolation requirements.
Government says those working on the Ben-my-Chree should only travel between their accommodation and the vessel, but the ferry operator says this wasn t outlined in the guidance it was issued with by Public Health Isle of Man.
The letter, shared with Manx Radio, highlights that crew members work one week on and one week off, meaning the rules would place staff under constant isolation.
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Marine Industry
Ferry & Car Ferry News The ferry industry on the Irish Sea, is just like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers, charterers all contributing to providing a network of routes carried out by a variety of ships designed for different albeit similar purposes.
All this ferry activity involves conventional ferry tonnage, ro-pax , where the vessel s primary design is to carry more freight capacity rather than passengers. This is in some cases though, is in complete variance to the fast ferry craft where they carry many more passengers and charging a premium.