Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:

Nestor, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).

Anna G, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line Rotterdam.

Vega Philipp, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is MacAndrews GMBH.

Right Step, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Liverpool. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).

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

Sir David Attenborough, a survey vessel being officially launched. Agent is Cammell Laird.

Alpine, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services.

Spanaco Simplicity, a cargo vessel carrying chipboard from Spain. 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).

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

Liverpool to Isle of Man: Manannan will depart from the Pier Head at 11.15am and 7.15pm.

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 12.30am and 1pm.

Mersey Ferries: Click here for a full ferries timetable.

High tides: 12.21am (9.64m) and 12.49pm (9.63m)

Low tides: 7.27am (0.64m) and 7.43pm (0.85m)