October 2010

Marshall Islands Managing Partner Honored for Public Service

The US Coast Guard has honored Clay Maitland, Managing Partner of the Marshall Islands Registry and past ISRR commentator, with the Distinguished Public Service Award.

The ISRR staff congratulates Mr. Maitland on this achievement!

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US Coast Guard Issues Foreign Vessel Inspections Policy

The U.S. Coast Guard has established a formal policy regarding the banning of substandard vessels from its waters.

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Forthcoming Norwegian - Polish Income Tax Treaty Spurs Registry Policy Debate

A policy requiring Polish seafarers working aboard the Norwegian International Register (NIS) to pay Polish income taxes, effective January 1, 2011, raises questions about the future of open registry labor policies.

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Bahamas Maritime Authority Sails East

In their latest announcement, the Bahamas Maritime Authority has shared the news of its new office in Hong Kong. From the press release:

BAHAMAS OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN HONG KONG

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Polarcus Registers its Green Vessels with Bahamas

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