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Setting Sail into a New Era: The Inaugural Journey of Our New Flagship Vessel
Despite the challenges posed by a global pandemic, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's years of planning and preparation have finally come to fruition, resulting in a remarkable new flagship vessel, the Manxman. I was recently one of the lucky people to get to...
Isle of Man Ship Registry Becomes Member of Seafarer Welfare Charity ISWAN
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is stepping up its commitment to seafarer welfare by becoming a member of seafarer welfare charity the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN). A registered charity, ISWAN exists to improve the lives of...
Isle of Man Maritime Joins LISW 2023 as Bronze Sponsor
Isle of Man Maritime Limited (‘Isle of Man Maritime’) is delighted to announce that they will once again be supporting one of the maritime industry’s biggest global events, having signed up as a Bronze Sponsor of London International Shipping Week (‘LISW’) 2023, as...
Flag Flying Guidance for Isle of Man Ships & Yachts Following the Death of Her Majesty The Queen
An official notice has been circulated by the Isle of Man Ship Registry in respect of Flag Flying Guidance for Isle of Man Ships & Yachts Following the Death of Her Majesty The Queen: Please note the following flag flying guidance applicable to Isle of...
Dick Welsh MBE Appointed as Isle of Man Commissioner for the Northern Lighthouse Board
Former Isle of Man Ship Registry Director and maritime professional, Dick Welsh, has joined the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) as the new Isle of Man Commissioner (Non-Executive Director). Mr Welsh, who received an MBE in the January 2020 Honours List for services to...
Women in Maritime: Sarah Lisy, Isle of Man Ship Registry
Women are an integral part of the maritime workforce, contributing to the success of shipping lines, ports, onshore services and more. For the inaugural International Women In Maritime day, IMO, we are continuing with our 'Isle of Women in Maritime' series throughout...
Creating Pathways for Careers in Maritime
Following last year's success, Isle of Man Maritime are working with the Merseyside Adventure Sailing Trust’s (‘MAST’) to provide a number of local children the life changing opportunity to experience training as crew aboard some of the UK's premier tall ships. Last...
Isle of Man Roundtable Debate – ShipManagement International
In the latest of a series of roundtable debates, ShipManagement International spoke to some of our industry leaders in the Isle of Man about how they see the future panning-out for this important maritime cluster. Is the future as rosy as they would like or is...
IOMSR is World-First in Discounting Fees for Ships Using Green Technology
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is set to become the first flag state in the world to incentivise ship owners by offering a new green discount on registration fees for ships deploying green technology. The green discount will give ship owners a 15 percent...
In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity
Lesley Anne-Walker, Director, Isle of Man Maritime and Head of Marketing | New Business of Isle of Man Maritime member, Sentient International, recently wrote the below article for Finance Isle of Man, which looked at the Isle of Man's role in the global yachting...