March 2012

Paris MoU agrees to share information with IMO

The Paris MoU Secretary General Richard Schiferli has signed an agreement to exchange Port State Control detention statistics with Jo Espinoza-Ferry, the Director of the IMO Secretariat's Administrative Division.

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EU sends reasoned opinions to four flag states

The European Commission has sent reasoned opinions to Austria, Cyprus, Hungary and Luxembourg for their lack of communication regarding their measures to fulfill the obligations of

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UK Accounting Firm Advises Shipowners about New Taxation Policies

Moore Stephens has informed clients that HMRC has extended anti-avoidance legislation and explains how shipowners could be affected.

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Registries Sound off on Armed Guards at Shipping 2012

Representatives from several of the world's flag states spoke with the OGSR team at CMA Shipping 2012 regarding their clients' rights to hire armed personnel to protect their vessels and crews.

Norton Rose Group Explains Impact of Indonesian Cabotage Regime

Legal firm Norton Rose has evaluated the impact of Indonesian cabotage laws since their implementation in May 2011 to guide shipowners and bankers in adapting their practices to fit the requirements of the new regime.

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Bahamas Registry Signs Washington Declaration at Shipping 2012

The Bahamas Maritime Authority today has joined the Panama, Liberia and Marshall Islands as the newest registry to sign the Washington Declaration Condemning Acts of Violence Against Seafarers.

OGSR Staff Getting Ready for Shipping 2012

The OGSR team gets ready for another exciting year at Shipping 2012.

[caption]Members of the Bahamas Maritime Authority team at the Shipping 2010 event. (C) Stamford Advocate.[/caption]

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Nigeria Defends Decision to Outsource Security

NIMASA Director General Patrick Akpobolokemi recently spoke about the agency's decision to contract out some of its security responsibilities to a private firm, a decision that sparked some public controversy earlier this year.

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Italy Expected to Approve Legislation Related to VAT on Charter Fees

Sarnia Yachts predicts that Italy will develop regulations regarding VAT on charter fees.

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Argentine Ban Extends to More Red Ensign Flags

In the latest development in the sovereignty dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom regarding the Falkland Islands, Argentina has banned a Bermudan-flagged ship from entering its ports.

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