Ship Registry thank all involved in search following collision

Two surviving Verity crew members remain in hospital

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has thanked all those who were involved in rescue efforts off the German coast following the sinking of a Manx-registered cargo ship.

The search was called off earlier this week when it became clear no more survivors would be found from the wreckage of the Verity. 

Two crew members who were successfully saved remain in hospital.

Four are still unaccounted for, in addition to the one crew member confirmed deceased.

In its latest statement, the Ship Registry said: "Following the collision between the Isle of Man registered ship Verity and the Bahamian registered Polesie that occurred on 24 October, the Isle of Man Ship Registry is saddened to confirm that the German Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre have called off their search and rescue operations and despite the best efforts of all involved, four crew members remain unaccounted for.

"The two surviving crew members remain in hospital, with a further crew member sadly confirmed deceased.

"The Ship Registry’s thoughts are with the seafarers that sailed on board the Verity, their families, friends and loved ones.

"The Ship Registry wish to thank all of those who have been involved in the search and rescue efforts over the past days. The team will continue to work with the relevant authorities in the ongoing investigations being conducted by the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB)."