Monthly archive

February 2013

Lloyd's List Ranks Top Ten Flags of "Last Voyage" Vessels

In a special report on ship recycling Lloyd's List has identified the ten most frequent flags of vessels about to be scrapped.

Use of Heavy Firearms Escalates Armed Guards Debate

The debate over use of armed guards has become further complicated by Belgium's recent decision to not only allow armed personnel aboard vessels but permit them to carry firearms of up to 0.5 inches in calibre.

Liz McMahon of Lloyd's List reports:

Should armed guards be allowed to use heavy calibre firearms?

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Bulgaria Approves RINA as Recognized Organization

The Bulgarian Maritime Administration has approved RINA as a classification society authorized to conduct inspections of its vessels.

Executive Director of the Maritime Administration Sergei Tsarnaklinski and RINA Vice President Michele Franchoni signed the agreement today at the Maritime Administration in Varna.

The Maritime Administration reports,

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Vietnam to Implement Cabotage Restrictions April 1

Vietnam has announced plans to implement cabotage restrictions effective April 1st in efforts to boost its fleet size.

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UK Hydrographic Office Warns About Counterfeit Documents

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office has issued a warning regarding the circulation of counterfeit documents and how to spot them.

The advisory states:

Panama Bearer Share Elimination Could Impact Fleet Size

Upcoming changes to bearer share policies could affect ship registrations with Panama.

National paper The Bulletin reports:

Poland at a Crossroads as Maritime Nation

The Polish government faces some critical choices affecting its future as a thriving maritime nation.

The historic shipping power has experienced a decline in fleet size over the past 20 years due to a federal inability to adapt legislation to accomodate current shipping practices.

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France Adopts Environmental, Labor Measures

France is expected to approve regulations confirming domestic civil liability law as providing the appropriate guidelines regarding oil pollution, as well as affirming that seafarers supplying cabotage services receive the same working conditions as those employed aboard nationally flagged ships.

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Isle of Man Registry Uses MARIS Software

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has benefited from the program Marine Administration and Registry Information System (MARIS). 

Software developer PDMS created the software to help the registry organize its many documents and information efficiently.

Germany Approves Class NK

Class NK has announced that it has received Recognized Organization status from the German registry.

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