Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:

Kastav, a chemical tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from the Netherlands. Agent is Yorkshire Shipping.

Nord Kitan, a bulk carrier carrying palm kernel from Indonesia. Agent is Quality Freight (UK).

Rachel Borchard, a container vessel coming from Portugal and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is Borchard Lines.

SCF Ussuri, a chemical tanker carrying diesel from Russia. Agent is Graypen.

Thea II, a cargo vessel. Agent is BG Freight Line – Rotterdam.

Peak Amsterdam, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Germany. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).

Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea).

European Endeavour, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea).

Birkenhead to Isle of Man: Ben-my-Chree will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 2pm.

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

Liverpool to Dublin: Seatruck vessels Progress and Power will sail from Brocklebank Dock at 9.30am and 10pm.

Mersey Ferries: Click here for a full ferries timetable.

High tides: 6.55am (7.25m) and 7.36pm (7.27m)

Low tides: 1.11am (3.32m) and 1.42pm (3.42m)