Monthly archive

August 2010

India Plans to Abide by IMO Bunker Convention

India's environment minister Jairam Ramesh has announced intent to adopt the International Maritime Organization bunker convention in light of the bunker spill caused by a collision near the Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

Adoption of the IMO convention would provide India with guidance related to how to manage the consequences of incidents such as this spill.

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United States Develops Fleet and Marine Highways

The US Department of Transportation has approved plans for the development of at least ten newbuildings and Marine Highways.

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Marshall Islands Registry to Benefit from Greek Port Openings

Laura Sherman of the Marshall Islands Registry discusses how Greece's expected lifting of cabotage laws for cruise vessels should benefit their flag and the shipping market as a whole.

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Maersk Executive Advises on How to Strengthen US (Grey) Flag

Maersk Line President John Reinhart recently submitted recommendations to the US House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on how to increase national fleet size. Reinhart asked that the government maintain current programs to support the US Flag as well as develop ways control registry costs.

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India Allows Owners to Charter Foreign-Flagged Ships

India's Ministry of Shipping now permits national shipowners to charter foreign flag vessels in order to further develop the nation's shipping and cargo industries.

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Greece Opens Its Ports to Foreign-Flagged Cruise Ships

Greece has restructured its cruise law to allow vessels registered in all flag states to enter its ports.

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EU Announces Sanctions Against Iran; Registries Speak About Sanctions’ Impact

Recently the European Union joined the United States and the United Nations in announcing sanctions against Iran as a response to the rogue state's support of weapons programs.

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