Proposed legislation to update and replace the Isle of Man Ship Registry's Accident Reporting and Investigation Regulations.

The purpose of the consultation was to gather views on proposed Regulations to give effect to the International Maritime Organisation’s Casualty Investigation Code. We also consulted on requirements for investigating accidents on ships not covered by the IMO Code (for example fishing boats and pleasure vessels). The proposed new Regulations will replace the existing Isle of Man Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting & Investigation) Regulations 2001.

We received two responses, both relating to procedures rather than the legislation. These comments have been addressed in the procedures which will accompany the Regulations.

We will proceed with the proposed changes to Regulations which shall be laid before Tynwald for approval in the coming months.