Officials in Israel have reported that elements of Yemen’s Houthi rebel militia hijacked a commercial vessel while it was underway in the Red Sea on Sunday, November 19. The Bahamas-flagged vehicle carrier Galaxy Leader was en route to India when it was boarded by armed perpetrators off the coast...
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has delivered a new Ro-Pax ferry ordered by the Isle of Man Government-operated shipping line Isle of Man Steam Packet Comp ..
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On May 10, 2023, Golden Star Ferries’ new acquisition HSC GOLDEN PRINCESS (ex GOTLANDIA II) arrived in Piraeus. The ship was purchased on April 24th. She will undergo a small-scale refit and probably enter service in the summer season of 2024. She was built in Italy in 2006. Her carrying capacity...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/hsc-golden-princess-arrived-in-greece/
MANXMAN has officially joined the Isle of Man Steam Packet on 11th May, 2023. Lars Ugland, Chairman of the Board, signed the official documentation to complete the transfer of ownership on behalf of the Company. Mr HR Kim, President and CEO of Hyundai Mipo Dockyard signed on behalf of the builders....
https://ferryshippingnews.com/manxman-joined-the-isle-of-man-steam-packet-company-fleet/
A new high-speed ferry has begun operating in the Taiwan Strait while sea trials are ongoing for a Ro-Pax vessel to serve the Isle of Man. Construction is nearly complete ..
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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has secured the ownership of ARROW for EUR 9 million. As part of the previous longstanding charter agreement, the Company negotiated the option to purchase the vessel. The acquisition is being financed from existing Company resources.
https://ferryshippingnews.com/isle-of-man-steam-packet-company-buys-roro/
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report on the investigation into a cargo vessel mooring incident that left one person dead in the Por ..
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The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) claims it is set to become the first flag state in the world to reduce registration fees for ships deploying green technology. Namely, the new measue will give shipowners a 15% reduction on their annual registration fee and is available to operators of cargo...
https://splash247.com/green-discounts-on-offer-from-the-isle-of-man-flag/
South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has laid the keel of Manxman, a new Ro-Pax ferry ordered by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IoMSPCo). Upon completion, the ..
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has cut the first steel for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s newest flagship ferry. The 133-metre-long Manxman, ..