The Isle of Man Ship Registry has announced the introduction of a number of changes to make the ship registration process simpler and therefore easier for clients.

• The Registry can waive the requirement for a pre-register survey, for vessels less than 10 years old.
• The maximum age limit of vessels on entry to the Registry has been increased from 15 to 20 years.
• Previously excluded types of vessel, such as passenger vessels can now be registered.
• The list of accepted countries for the Registry has been extended to include: Australia, Bahamas, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Liberia, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, UAE and USA.

For additional information, please contact Bruce Watterson at Dixcart in the Isle of Man: bruce.watterson@dixcart.co.im

Article Date: 29th June 2009