A statement was issued on Mersey Ferries’ website and social pagesA Mersey Ferry sails the riverA Mersey Ferry sails the river(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

Mersey Ferries has issued a statement after all services were suspended. There are currently no services running this evening, October 23, due to a “technical fault”, according to the travel service’s website.

In a statement on its social media pages, it said the “team is working to return to full service”. Services were also cancelled earlier on today and a replacement bus service operated between Seacombe and Hamilton Square during commuter times.

The same bus replacement is also in place this evening. Mersey Ferries apologised for the inconvenience. The team, which is part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, said: “Due to a technical issue, services are currently suspended.

“Bus replacement will operate between Hamilton Square and Seacombe for the commuter service. Keep checking back and we’ll let you know when services are likely to resume. Thank you for your patience as our teams work to restore a full service.”

A Mersey Ferry sails the riverA Mersey Ferry sails the river(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

The commuter ferry service operates each weekday between the Liverpool Gerry Marsden ferry terminal at the Pier Head and Seacombe in Wirral.

There are also a number of cruise options available for tourists and sightseers.

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