The Isle of Man Ship Registry has been honoured with the MV Derbyshire Award, a distinction presented by the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society.
It is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to maritime safety and seafarer welfare.
The award commemorates the MV Derbyshire, the British bulk carrier lost with all 44 crew during Typhoon Orchid in 1980.
After years of campaigning by families and advocates, the tragedy became a catalyst for major reforms in global maritime safety.
The award now celebrates organisations that continue that legacy of turning loss into lasting progress.
Ship Registry
For more than four decades, the Isle of Man Ship Registry has been regarded as one of the world’s leading flag administrations.
Under the leadership of Cameron Mitchell and former director Dick Welsh MBE, the Registry has consistently achieved top safety rankings, pioneered crew welfare initiatives, and became the first flag State to join the Getting to Zero Coalition.
“The Isle of Man Ship Registry exemplifies what this award stands for,” said Steven Jones MNM, Trustee of the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society.
“They help shape the future of responsible shipping and understand that maritime safety is about valuing the people who go to sea.”
Accepting the award, Director Cameron Mitchell said the recognition reflects the commitment of the entire team. “Being a quality flag isn’t just about commercial excellence. It’s about partnership, responsibility, and a genuine commitment to the seafarers who trust us.”
With the honour, the Registry joins the ongoing story of the Derbyshire, ensuring the ship’s name remains linked to innovation, improvement, and the pursuit of safer seas.
