Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:

Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro.

VB Benelux, a tug vessel under tow. Agent is Denholm Port Services.

Viking Jupiter, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services.

Bow Capricorn, a tanker carrying tallow in bulk to the US. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping.

BG Green, a container vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line – Rotterdam.

Ertea, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Turkey. Agent is Normac Shipping.

Champion Cornelia, a tanker carrying Molasses – cane from Indonesia. Agent is Graypen.

Manhasset Queen, a bulk carrier carrying rapeseed from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services.

Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena Edda will depart at 10.30pm.

Liverpool to Dublin: A Seatruck vessel will sail from Brocklebank Dock at 8pm.

Liverpool to Isle of Man: Manannan will sail from the Isle of Man terminal at 11.15am and 7.15pm.

Mersey Ferries: Click here for a full ferries timetable.

High tides: 12.21am (9.19m) and 12.46pm (8.97m)

Low tides: 7.19am (1.26m) and 7.31pm (1.4m)

Sunrise: 5.43am

Sunset: 8.51pm

Shipping information courtesy of Peel Ports