Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:

Aral, a tanker carrying molasses from Poland. Agent is Graypen.

Shogun, a tanker carrying palm oil from Papua New Guinea. Agent is Graypen.

Europa, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services.

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

Wec Mondriaan, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Good Logistics.

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

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

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

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

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

Mersey Ferries: Click here for a full ferries timetable.

High tides: 10.04am (7.59m) and 10.19pm (8.03m)

Low tides: 4.21am (2.87m) and 4.38pm (3.06m)

Sunrise: 6.38am

Sunset: 7.39pm

Shipping information courtesy of Peel Ports