Isle of Man
World's Most Powerful Sailing Cargo Ship Welcomed to Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) Fleet
3rd January 2024 Isle of Man
The world’s most powerful sailing cargo ship has gone into service under the Isle of Man flag. Berge Olympus, a pionering bulker was officially unveiled in October after its retrofit by Berge Bulk, one of the world’s leading dry bulk…
New Appointment at Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) to Further Expand Operations in Northern Europe & Scandinavia
14th November 2023 Isle of Man
A new appointment at The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) to further expand its presence in northern Europe, has taken place with a business development manager to focus on the region and Scandinavia. Alexander Christensen, who has a wealth…
Manx Flagged Cargo Ship - Search Called off For Survivors Following Collision
26th October 2023 Isle of Man
A 91m cargo ship registered in Douglas, the Isle of Man, the Verity has sank off the German coast on Tuesday (24 Oct) reports Manx Radio. The 2,601 gross tonnes Verity had collided with the larger 190m bulk-carrier Polesie as…
New Role in Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) Sees Appointment of Middle East Representative
18th October 2023 Isle of Man
To expand operations, The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is looking forward to further growing its presence in the Middle East with the appointment of a representative for the region. Captain Rakesh Yadav, who has more than three decades experience in…
A project to upgrade Douglas Harbour on the Isle of Man will according to the boss of the works "protect the infrastructure for the next 50 years". Director of Harbours, David Gooberman said the harbour remained a "critical piece of…
A Holland America Line cruise ship has become the largest to visit the Isle of Man having anchored in Douglas Bay this morning with over 2,000 American passengers on board. The 99,500 gross tonnage cruise ship Nieuw Statendam had sailed overnight…
Exhibition in Isle of Man to Commemorate Loss of Mona's Queen During Dunkirk's Operation Dynamo
27th March 2023 Isle of Man
An exhibition about the Isle of Man Steam Packet's passenger steamer Mona's Queen which was lost at Dunkirk in northern France during WW 2 is to take place on 22nd May. The exhibition writes EnergyFM, is to commemorate the Mona's…
The Isle of Man is to welcome cruise passengers and generate around £1.7m to the island's economy in what will be a record year in the number of ships calling. The Manx Government's Department for Enterprise says it's expecting 18,000…
Isle of Man Ship Registry Joins International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners
7th March 2023 Isle of Man
The Douglas based Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) has become an associate member of The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO). The organisation represents the interest of quality dry cargo shipowners and provides the forum where dry bulk…
Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) Strikes New Deal with Singapore Based Ship Owner
24th February 2023 Isle of Man
The fleet of the Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is growing and also extending its relationship with the Singapore-based ship owner Peninsula International Shipping PTE Ltd. The latest ship to join the register is the 12,113-tonne chemical tanker Peninsula…
Teen Sailor to Highlight 'Alternatives to Fossil Fuel Boats' While Attempting Round UK World Record
7th February 2023 Isle of Man
A student is to visit the Isle of Man as part of a Round Britain tour using an 'electric' rigid inflatable boat (RIB) rather than a traditional outboard engine. The tour will be a World Record attempt to travel around…
Around the coast of the Isle of Man which is just shy of 100 miles, there are more than 2,000 shipwrecks recorded but one has a special place in maritime history. In the south of the Island is where the…
Plaque to Commemorate Isle of Man Shipwreck that Led to Formation of RNLI Is Unveiled
15th December 2022 Isle of Man
A shipwreck on the Isle of Man which took place two centuries ago that proved to be a catalyst in the formation of the RNLI was yesterday (14th December) recognised with an unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the tragedy.…
A British Royal Navy minehunter HMS Brocklesby, Manx Radio reports had arrived in Douglas Harbour today. It was a morning arrival for the Royal Navy minehunter to the Manx capital as the visiting vessel berthed alongside the harbour's Victoria Pier.…
Manx Fisheries Patrol Vessel In 'Close Quarters Situation' with Fishing Boat
2nd December 2022 Isle of Man
An Isle of Man Government fisheries protection vessel (FPV) which enforces legislation up to 12 nautical miles offshore, was recently involved in a ‘close quarters situation’ with another boat. According to ManxRadio, the incident led to ‘avoidance manoeuvres’ having to…
An iron hulled sailing ship which was built in 1863 in Ramsey Harbour on the east coast of the Isle of Man, is the theme of a musical written about the tallship. The Star of India sailed from Britain, to India…