Monthly archive

August 2012

Tuvalu Delists Iranian Linked Vessels

The Tuvalu Ship Registry has confirmed that it is removing vessels with ties to Iranian ownership from its fleet.

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Lloyd's List Intelligence Publishes New Flag State Report

Lloyd's List Intelligence has released its latest findings of the ten largest flag states as measured by deadweight tonnage:
 

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Marshall Islands Registers First Hybrid Vessel

The Marshall Islands Registry has become home to the one of the industry's first hybrid vessels.

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Liberia Prepared for MLC Implementation

Liberia is training its flag state inspectors in preparation for the Maritime Labor Convention's entry into force in 2013.

Liberia is preparing for the Maritime Labor Convention's ratification, developing its team qualified to carry out MLC inspections.

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US to Require Fishing Vessels to Comply with National Regulations

The US Coast Guard has introduced requirements effective October 16, 2012 that all commercial fishing vessels operating or traveling more than three nautical miles offshore comply with industry regulations.

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UK Conducts Seafarer Alertness Study

The UK Coast Guard has participated in a study known as Project HORIZON regarding which labor conditions are optimal for seafarer performance.

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Dutch armed guard ban leaving shipowners with little choice but to flag out

The Netherlands' continued refusal to allow national shipowners to hire privately contracted armed security personnel is leaving some with little choice but to switch registries.

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Flaminia to Return to Germany

After spending over a month at sea without a port of destination, it has been confirmed that the MSC Flaminia will be destined for sheltered anchorage in German territorial waters of the North Sea.

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Regulatory Shortcomings Leave Flaminia Stranded

An absence of clear guidelines regarding refuge for vessels found stranded in international waters has left the German ship MSC Flaminia without a port of destination since it experienced a fire onboard over one month ago.

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China Ministry of Transport Hopes for Shipping Development

The Chinese Ministry of Transport has issued a circular outlining criteria needed to improve the national shipping industry.

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