The Ship Registry is consulting on proposals to change its fees with effect from 1 April 2026.
For 2026/27 the Ship Registry proposes to –
1. increase all existing fees by 3% (rounded up to the nearest £1, £5 or £10)(subject to the following);
2. increase the fixed fee for new build passenger ships from £11,820 to £20,000;
3. include a reduced fee for demise out renewals of £200;
4. increase fees from £430 to £650 for closing the following types of ships from the register - cargo ships, passenger ships and commercial yachts;
5. consolidate fees for the survey and certification of commercial yachts prior to entry onto the commercial yacht fees scheme; and
6. make minor drafting clarifications.
The consultation paper provides further information on the proposed changes and includes a copy of the current fees Regulations marked up to show the existing fee alongside the proposed new fee: https://consult.gov.im/isle-of-man-ship-registry/isle-of-man-ship-registry-fees-2026
We would be grateful to receive any comments on the proposed changes to the fees by 20 November 2025 preferably by email to Angela Barnett, Legislation Manager, angela.barnett@gov.im