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:
Last chance to submit views on offshore windfarm plan
A consultation into plans for the Island's first ever offshore windfarm closes today.
Escape to the Country: Pat chooses the south!
A retired nurse from Licolnshire chose Port Erin to move to yesterday - when Escape to the Country aired its first ever Manx episode.
21 questions on Tynwald agenda
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Government body doesn't hold accounts for tip
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TT star launches his own team
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MLC urges gov to speed up homelessness plans
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Last chance to have say on windfarm plans
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Island movie star to be honoured by Spanish city
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