Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:

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

Elena, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Morocco. Agent is EMR Group.

Drepanos, a tanker carrying crude oil from Algeria. Agent is GAC Services (UK).

Staithes, a bulk carrier carrying steel plate / coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Graypen.

Seven Seas Grandeur, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services.

MH Highlander, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US. Agent is GAC Services (UK).

Containerships Stellar, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium. Agent is CMA CGM.

Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 11am. Stena Embla will depart at 10.30pm.

Liverpool to Dublin: A Seatruck vessel will sail from Brocklebank Dock at 7.30pm.

Liverpool to Isle of Man: Manannan will depart the Isle of Man terminal at 7.15pm.

Mersey Ferries: Click here for a full ferries timetable.

High tides: 7.57am (6.74m) and 8.23pm (7.27m)

Low tides: 1.44am (3.98m) and 2.25pm (4.08m)

Sunrise: 6.56am

Sunset: 7.13pm

Shipping information courtesy of Peel Ports