The Manannan is carrying out daytime sailings while the Ben-my-Chree undergoes scheduled repairs.

There are concerns an agreement cannot be reached with unions within pay budgets, Manx Care says.

Manx police say 18 of the 27 vehicles stopped on the first evening of winter checks had defects.

The 2023 event on the Isle of Man attracts former winners in both the solo and sidecar classes.