Monthly archive

June 2011

Paris MOU Issues Black-Grey-White target list for 2010

The list was issued June 6th and is based on inspection data for the period 2008-2010. 84 flags are on the 2010 list, up from 82 for 2009. The 2010 breakdown is "Black List" 18 (down 6 from 2009), "Grey List" 24 (up 5 from 2009) and "White List" 42 (up 3 from 2009).

New to the "Black List" are Ukraine, Tanzania and Azerbaijan

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Lloyd’s List Intelligence Releases Flag State Report

Lloyd's List Intelligence has just released its latest report on the ten largest flag states as measured by gross tonnage:

1. Panama
2. Liberia
3. Marshall Islands
4. Hong Kong
5. Bahamas
6. Singapore
7. Malta
8. Greece
9. China
10. United States

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A Quick Fix for Lower Fuel Costs

Bulk carriers can save fuel costs by incorporating relatively inexpensive alterations to their ships, Lloyd’s List reports.

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EU Prohibits Trade at Libyan Ports

The EU has now made it illegal for European operated ships to conduct business transactions at six ports in Libya. Lloyd’s List reports today that while the ports remain unnamed, they include Tripoli, Zuara, Zawiyah, al Khoms, Ras Lanuf and Brega. The EU will release the names of the ports tomorrow.

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US Coast Guard Praises Foreign Flags

The U.S. Coast Guard's latest Port State Control Assessment shows improvements in both ship and flag state performance.

The report states that "ships detained last year for deficiencies related to safety and environmental protection decreased from 161 to 156 and ships detained for security-related deficiencies decreased from 18 to 17."

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