Two new ferries connecting New Zealand's two largest Island will have Manx flags.
The Isle of Man Ship Registry will be the flag state overseeing construction of two rail-enabled RoPax ferries serving the country's North and South Islands.
KiwiRail has commissioned the vessels as it modernises its fleet plying the Cook Strait.
The Island's ship registry will oversee the build process once the state-owned company chooses a shipyard to construct the vessels.
Police launch appeal after broad daylight attack in Douglas
Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked in Douglas last weekend.
Yellow weather warning issued for Sunday
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the weekend.
Ghost hunters report spectral child's voice in Castletown tea shop
An investigation into whether a Castletown tea shop is haunted has proved inconclusive.
Is this your baby cock in Kirk Michael?
Are you missing a small cock in Kirk Michael?
Island retains fairtrade status
The Isle of Man has had its special fair trade status renewed for the coming years.
MHKs to elect Island's chief minister next month
As the dust from yesterday's election settles, the House of Keys' thoughts will now start turning towards who should be the Island's next chief minister.
General election 'professional and transparent', say observers
A team of election observers say yesterday's polling was all fair and above board.
Manx-Registered tanker hit by fire in Strait of Hormuz
A Manx-registered oil ship has been hit by fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
