Isle of Man
The Isle of Man operates a modern flag registry with a strong
emphasis on quality, high standards and efficient service, aimed at
providing a quality service for today's discerning owner.
The Isle of Man Register is a Category 1 British Red Ensign
Register which can register vessels of unlimited type and size. It
is the flag of choice for many large shipping corporations
operating all vessel types to very exacting standards. It currently
has over 12m gross registered tonnes on its register, of which
over 50% of vessels are tankers. The Isle of Man has a
reputation for the quality and service provided by the Ship
Registry team at very reasonable costs for the operator.
It provides a 24/7 service to its operators and out-of-hours
registration to suit clients needs.
The Island is also a
"Centre of Excellence" in the Irish Sea with locally based maritime
expertise in:
- Ship Management
- Crew Management
- Yacht Management
- Ship Finance
- Marine Insurance
- Fiduciary Services
- Chartering
- Legal Services
- Training
Today the Isle of Man is also the flag of choice for the most
prestigious of the world's superyachts and boasts a number of
companies operating specialist services in this sector.
The Isle of Man places great emphasis on quality and regulation.
The Ship Registry is certified to the ISO 9001:2008 quality
standard and works with owners and operators to uphold its position
on the world's Port State Control white lists. The Isle of Man
is also recognised by the United States Coast Guard's Qualship
21 Scheme as a quality flag.
Further information on the Isle of Man Ship Registry can
be found on their website.