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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...

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...

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...

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.

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 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...

        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 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...

The Isle of Man Ship Registry will be attending this year’s Red Ensign Group Conference which will take place in Guernsey from the 12th -15th June, 2018. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the REG Conference, an annual gathering of the British ship registers...

The Northern Maritime Powerhouse, digitalisation in ports, coastal shipping and the importance of maritime clusters will all be debated by a high-quality line up of speakers at a major maritime conference being held next month as part of the International Business...