MERSEY Ferries has announced that its commuter service is “suspended until further notice”.  

The travel operator posted on social media that there would be no Commuter or River Explorer sailings on Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26 due to “operational issues”.

It also added that a replacement bus service would be in place between Seacombe Ferry Terminal and Hamilton Square Station.

The statement, posted onto X yesterday (Monday, June 24) read: “Due to operational reasons there are no Commuter and River Explorer sailings on Tuesday 25th June and Wednesday 26th June.

“Replacement Bus Service in place for both the AM and PM Commuter between Seacombe Ferry Terminal and Hamilton SQ Station. Ferries tickets accepted.”

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority confirmed that the issues were due to a “delay on its passenger licensing approvals” meaning boats were unable to sail.

A Mersey Ferries spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, a short delay on our passengers licencing approvals has meant that we weren’t able to have two boats back on the water today as we’d originally hoped.

"We have made the tough choice to suspend our River Explorer Cruise and Direct Cross-River services until June 27 to fulfil our commitment to our Manchester Ship Canal Cruise passengers.

"Replacement buses are in operation for our loyal commuters. We know people may be disappointed, and we thank passengers for their patience as we work hard to bring the Royal Iris of the Mersey back into service."