The Isle of Man is ‘punching above its weight’ when it comes to shipping.
That’s the view of the director of the Isle of Man Ship Registry after it moved into 14th place in the table of world registers.
Last year the registry increased its gross registered tonnage by 7.4 per cent - more than twice the growth rate of the world’s fleet.
It means the Island is being seen as an attractive option for ship owners and operators.
Dick Welsh told us what that the latest figures mean for the Island:
Wasps going on in Pulrose
People are being warned to steer clear of a giant swarm of wasps in Douglas.
Port Erin Tesco opens on Thursday
A supermarket in Port Erin will reopen under its new owners this week.
Deal Or No Deal presenter on the Island
Former radio and TV presenter Noel Edmonds has been spotted on the Island.
Commissioners ‘lamppost gate’ complaint maladministration
The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration has ruled Ramsey Commissioners taking too long to reply to a complaint as ‘maladministration’.
Mobile library adds Laxey to its route map
A new stop has been added to a mobile library's bus route.
Cosmo fundraiser hits £1,000 target
A fundraiser in memory of one of the Island's most famous cats has hit its target.
Burst water main closes street
A burst water main has shut a street in Peel today.
Local artist's works featured on new stamp set
Isle of Man Post Office will issue six stamps based on a Manx artist's work.
