IOM Ship Registry confirms fatality following Verity sinking

The Isle of Man Ship Registry is 'deeply saddened' to confirm the death of one person following the sinking of Verity.

The Manx registered cargo ship went down following a collision off the German coast early this morning.

Two seafarers have been rescued by the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service and transferred to hospital for emergency treatment - they're currently reported as doing well.

The Registry says the search still continues for four more missing people, and will provide further information when available.