Monthly archive

March 2010

Debate over Shipbreaking Regulations

Shipbreakers in southwest Asia have expressed concern related to aspects of the International Maritime Organization's convention on ship scrapping.

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Is China the next shipping powerhouse?

It is clear that China is an up-and-coming economic powerhouse, however, its future role in the maritime world is still uncertain.

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UK faces loss of Maersk ships

Facing the loss of half its Maersk ships, the UK registry is debating the impacts the proposed Equality Bill will have on their fleet.

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Registry Notes, Issue 2 – March 5, 2010

News from the ship registry industry.

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Isle of Man signs contract with Japanese company

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has hired Japanese transportation company Toko Maruraku in an effort to expand its market in Japan.

Toko will serve as agent for the registry in the region, with the authority to issue documents, verify receipts of signed documents, and assist with vessel and mortgage registration.

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Predicted Finnish strike begins

In an update to a story I wrote earlier this month, Finnish dock workers launched a strike at 6:00 AM today that already has caused repercussions for the country's economy.

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Maritime Labor Convention Garners Support

Spain has ratified the Maritime Labor Convention, potentially signaling future support from other European Union states.

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Registries Experience Challenges as Backorder Ships are Completed

As the back-ordered ships that sustained ship registries through 2009 are completed, the industry faces new challenges in this uncertain market.

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Canada Advances Plans to Monitor Sea Traffic

The Canadian government has proceeded with plans that would require all foreign and national vessels to report to authorities upon sailing into the country's northern waters.

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Registry Notes, Issue 1 – 3/2/10

Assorted news from the shipping industry.

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