Who We Are

Isle of Man Harbours is the operating name of the Harbours Division of the Department of Transport.

The Harbours Division is in a unique position in the British Isles in that it has responsibility for the Coastguard and Territorial Sea Management, as well as the Island's harbours and the berths within the harbours.

What We Do

The Harbours Division has four sections: Harbour Operations, Coastguard, Territorial Seas Management and Administration.

The purpose of the Division is to manage and develop appropriate marine related commercial and leisure opportunities; ensure that the Isle of Man’s maritime interests and obligations are addressed and provide facilities and services that meet the needs of our present and future customers.

Local coastguard service and marine oil pollution contingency planning
Provision, operation and maintenance of the eight statutory harbours;
Preparation of harbours legislation
Local coastguard service and marine oil pollution contingency planning
Ownership of the foreshores (except Douglas beach in ownership of the Corporation) up to highwatermark
The territorial seabed up to 12 miles
Co-ordination of territorial sea management
monitoring of coast erosion
Registration of locally based pleasure craft
Regulation of coastal navigation

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