The wreck of the Solway Harvester will begin to be demolished today.
The vessel will be broken up by the Laxey Towing Company which was awarded the tender for the job.
Seven fishermen from Galloway in Scotland were killed after the scallop dredger sank in January 2000.
Since then the boat has remained in Manx waters while it was decided if legal proceedings should be brought.
Infrastructure Minister David Cretney says it is the end of a chapter:
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
Deadline looms for by-election nominations
Time's running out to get your forms filled in if you'd like to stand as a commissioner in Marown.
Biker in UK hospital after Mountain crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash on the Mountain Road yesterday afternoon.
Trial event closes roads in Peel and Ramsey
There'll be road restrictions in Peel and Ramsey during a motorsport event this weekend.
Requisition meeting for Garff voters
A requisition meeting will be held in Maughold next month.
Castletown police station could be yours... for £250,000
Fancy owning a landmark building in the south of the Island?
Brewery advertising for operator for landmark Laxey pub
Could you run one of Laxey's best-known pubs?
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