Southampton-UK based hovercraft manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork has delivered two of its new 995ED craft to clients in Hong Kong and Estonia. The deals have seen two eight-metre-long 995EDs made for the Hong Kong Marine Police and one for Estonian Border…
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…
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…
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 also…
Trade association LEVA-EU, the sole voice for the light electric vehicle sector in Europe, says companies that solely assemble e-bikes are confronted with discrimination that is threatening their existence. The discrimination makes it almost impossible to start up new companies…
1. 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…
Poland’s biggest port, the Port of Gdansk, has signed a letter of intent with the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority to open up a new alternative transport corridor between the Black Sea and the Baltic. Details of the agreement are being formally unveiled…
Liverpool Seafarers Centre says the arrival of two major shipping lines in the city from the end of the year will cement Liverpool’s position as gateway to the world. The Crosby charity has welcomed the prospect of an increase in…
