Isle of Man Ship Registry principal surveyor says remote surveys have proved a game-changer during the Covid-19 pandemic, but different vessel types offer different challenges. Anchored at Port Hedland on the west coast of Australia, capesize bulk carrier Berge Zugspitze was put…
Recently, Fassmer Shipyard in Germany opted to make Roxtec pipe penetration seals their new standard, replacing lengthy and expensive welding operations as a matter of course, and improving fire safety in the process. The move was deemed to be highly…
Southampton-UK based hovercraft manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork has delivered two of its new 995ED craft to clients in Hong Kong and Estonia (see film). The deals have seen two eight-metre-long 995EDs made for the Hong Kong Marine Police and one for…
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has formally launched the first ever seafarer welfare app designed by a flag state. Isle of Man Ship Registry director Cameron Mitchell said the app, named ‘Crew Matters’, has been developed in partnership with…
The Port of Gdansk is announcing today that key projects within the largest investment programme in its history, covering €1.3 billion of infrastructure investments, will be completed in 2021. Port of Gdansk President Łukasz Greinke said the improvements, which number…
Manchester bike brand Insync is reporting a trebling of sales during 2020 – and has revealed plans to double the figure in 2021. The brand sold more than 50,000 bikes in retail in the year to November 2020, a 200…
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) has appointed its first permanent representative in China. Well-known naval architect, experienced newbuilding project manager and Mandarin speaker Jonathan Kingdon has taken up the post from his base in Shanghai where he…
Liverpool Seafarers Centre took Christmas gifts for seafarers on board a vessel docked in Liverpool thanks to Waitrose in Formby. The store got in touch to help, donating mince pies, chocolates, sweets and personal hygiene products to the value of…
Please tell me a bit about the history of the Isle of Man Registry: such as why and when was it established. The Isle of Man’s history is one of a seafaring nation. A British Register of ships was…
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is carrying out ground-breaking work to help shipping clients meet ever more demanding Green House Gas emissions targets. Its work, alongside Oslo-listed shipping company BW LPG, is paving the way for ships to…
