Consultation on draft Merchant Shipping (MARPOL ANNEX V) Order 2014 which gives effect to MARPOL Annex V amendments up to and including Resolution MEPC 201(62) and MEPC.1/Circ.810 of the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization.

This consultation paper sets out proposals to implement and make new regulations to give effect to the International Maritime Organizations (IMO) Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention)

Consultation on draft Merchant Shipping(Fees)Regulations 2014 which sets out proposed changes to fees charged by the Isle of Man Ship Registry. Subject to approval by Tynwald, the revised fees will come into effect from 1st April 2014. The consultation paper includes a brief summary of the proposed changes to the fees and a copy of the draft regulations.

Proposal to widen the scope of application of the Companies Act 1931 to 2004 (Treasury Share) Regulations 2010 and to exercise the power in the Companies Act 2006 to make regulations that will allow companies to hold and deal with treasury shares

LLCs originated in the US. The Isle of Man’s legislation stills follow the original structure of LLCs, requiring two members. The proposal to introduce an amendment to the Limited Liability Companies Act 1996 to permit SMLLCs will ensure that the Isle of Man’s legislation reflects what has become the accepted position in the US.