WELCOME TO THE ISLE OF MAN SHIPPING ASSOCIATION
"Formed out of an earlier Ship Managers and Owners association in early 1989, in order to represent all maritime interests, the Isle of Man Shipping Association has continued to be the representative body for the growing number of maritime businesses relocating to the Isle of Man. The Association is the single voice of the maritime community on the Island and its members include ship owners, ship managers, crew managers, yacht managers along with a host of other maritime related businesses which together make up the Isle of Man’s maritime centre of excellence.
The IOMSA has two membership levels: full members, comprising ship owners or operators whose main business is in shipping; and associate members whose businesses include shipping related activity.
A sub-group of the IOMSA, the Manx Yacht forum, was formed in 2003 to provide a representative body serving the Island’s burgeoning superyacht sector, with businesses involved in the management of, and professional services provided to, the growing numbers of “Superyachts” registered under the Manx flag.
The Association works closely with the Isle of Man Government and its internationally acclaimed Ship Registry, providing ideas, opportunities and solutions to ensure the Island’s maritime community continues to prosper. It also provides valuable feedback from an industry perspective on proposed legislative changes and government initiatives. This public/private partnership has resulted in the Ship Registry becoming one of the most client focused and streamlined of the major registries worldwide.
The Association holds biannual “Tri-Partite” meetings with the Ship Registry and both relevant Maritime Unions of Nautilus and the RMT to provide a forum to exchange views and resolve issues relating to Seafarers. Currently the Shipping Association is providing feedback to the Ship Registry on the regulations regarding the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC).
The IOMSA members are keen to help clients from farther afield to understand and access the many advantages the Isle of Man has to offer. We are able to provide simple, high quality, secure, and cost-effective solutions for your marine business and for your vessels. Please feel free to contact us, we are happy to help."