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New Director of Isle of Man Ship Registry Announced
The Department for Enterprise has announced the appointment of Cameron Mitchell as the next Director of the Isle of Man Ship Registry. Cameron has a strong history in the shipping industry working with leading operators Maersk, Geest Line and Farstad Shipping for over...
GUEST ARTICLE: A New Era for the Isle of Man and Superyachts
This will be the first of many Guest Articles from our Members. In this article, Steve Cain, Director of Isle of Man Maritime Member, Equiom (Isle of Man) Limited, reflects on the state of the sector and why the Isle of Man will prevail as a leading jurisdiction for...
Superintendents Course is Back!
It has, for some time, been apparent that there is currently a shortage of suitably qualified and experienced Ship Superintendents. In response to this, a successful training programme has been established over the last three years, based on the Isle of Man. The...
Harbour Strategy Hearing Hears Evidence from IOMM Members
The Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee, a Standing Committee of Tynwald are currently investigating the Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure's Harbours Strategy. The Members elected to the Committee are Mr Rob Callister MHK (Chair), Miss Clare...
First Look at New Design for Isle of Man Ferry Terminal at Liverpool Waters
Images of the proposed design of the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal at Peel Land and Property’s Liverpool Waters have today been released ahead of the submission of a planning application next month. The digital illustrations will be displayed at a public exhibition in...
V.Ships Cadet wins Officer Trainee of the Year Award
Matthew is the second Cadet from Isle of Man Maritime Member, V.Ships, to have been given an award in the last four months. These awards are not only a great achievement for the respective individuals but are also a testament to the hard work and support that V.Ships offers all of its Cadets.
Isle of Man Ship Registry Awarded Best Shipping Registry 2019
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has been awarded ‘Best Shipping Registry 2019’ by World Commerce Review. The awards celebrate achievement, innovation and excellence across several fields of endeavour. Laurence Skelly MHK, Minister for Enterprise, commented: ‘I am...
Spaces Still Available for Next Ship Superintendents’ Training Course
Spaces are still available for the next Ship Superintendents’ Training Course running on the Isle of Man between 10th and 18th November 2018. This very popular and highly regarded 9 day intensive course covers all aspects of vessel management and is open to all...
Keel Laying Ceremony for New Manx Ship
The keel has been laid for Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Hull 2658, a 17,000 DWT product/chemical tanker being constructed for Peninsular International Shipping which will be registered in the Isle of Man. The keel laying ceremony...
Isle of Man Maritime Cadet Awarded Top Graduating Student 2018
Isle of Man V.Ships/MEF (Maritime Educational Foundation) Cadet, Rory O’Connor has been awarded Top Graduating Cadet for 2018 at Fleetwood Nautical College. The award was presented by Trinity House Deputy Captain, Captain Ian McNaught, at the Fleetwood Nautical...