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:
Can you help catch fly-tippers?
Patrick Commissioners are appealing for help catching fly-tippers who struck at a beauty spot.
Pub hits out after vandals attack inclusivity signs
A Douglas pub has hit out after vandals attacked signs in its toilets about inclusion and mental health.
Play equipment closed after park vandalism
Onchan Commissioners say vandalism means play equipment in a park in Birch Hill is unavailable.
Ramsey looking for four new commissioners
There's two weeks left for nominations if you want to stand as a commissioner in Ramsey.
Strang Stores applies for extension permission
One of the Island's best known breakfast bap shops could be getting an upgrade.
Tynwald petition advice is free - but you'll need to act soon!
Is there something you'd like to ask the government to do?
Midnight closing for new Indian restaurant in Castletown?
Castletown could be getting a late-night Indian restaurant.
Tynwald to hear about Ramsey hospital reopening
An MHK will press Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian over Ramsey Cottage Hospital next week.
