Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:

Containerships VIII, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands and sailing on to France. Agent is CMA CGM.

Basic Explorer, a bulk carrier carrying palm kernel from Malaysia. Agent is Clarkson Port Services.

Ghat, a tanker carrying crude oil from Ireland. Agent is GAC Services (UK).

C Atlas, a cargo vessel carrying steel pipes and tubes from Turkey. Agent is Denholm Port Services.

Yasa Golden Dardanelles, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US. Agent is GAC Services (UK).

Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Estrid will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30pm.

Liverpool to Dublin: Seatruck Power will sail from Brocklebank Dock at 9pm.

Mersey Ferries: Click here for a full ferries timetable.

High tides: 8.20am (7.79m) and 8.45pm (7.91m)

Low tides: 2.42am (2.86m) and 3.04pm (2.89m)

Sunrise: 8.25am

Sunset: 4.11pm

Shipping information courtesy of Peel Ports