October 2013

OGSR Presents on Key Yacht Flags at Cayman Forum

The Cayman Yacht Forum took place in Fort Lauderdale, FL yesterday featuring speakers representing Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay; Maples and Calder, and our Official Guide to Ship & Yacht Registries.

SAMSA CEO Speaks About Need for African Maritime Presence

Coordinators from last week's Africa Martime Indaba conference have shared SAMSA CEO Commander Tsietsi Mokhele's presentation from the event with the OGSR. 

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Liberian Registry Commended in Lloyd's List Global Safety Awards

The Liberian Registry has been recognized in the Lloyd's List Global Safety Awards for its commitment to upholding seafarer standards beyond those set by the Maritime Labor Convention, as well as its efforts to bring home the crew of the abandoned A Whale, whose captain, Khan Jubail Niaz, was named Seafarer of the Year. The registry reports:

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US Renews Full Funding for Maritime Fleet

The US government has restored full funding of $186 million for its merchant fleet in its recent budget proposal.

Fairplay reports:

US-flag funds restored

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Seward & Kissel Partner Continues to Speak out on Piracy

Seward and Kissel partner Bruce Paulsen spoke with Fox News on issues surrounding piracy in response to the hijacking of the U.S. vessel C-Retriever this past week. 

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Varun Shipping Reflags Five Vessels in Cyprus

Indian based Varun Shipping has transferred five anchor-handling vessels from the national registry to the Cyprus flag.

TradeWinds reports:

Varun's move pays off

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Cayman Yacht Forum to Feature OGSR Presentation

The Cayman Islands Registry will host the Cayman Yacht Forum next Thursday in conjunction with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Among those scheduled to speak is the OGSR's Campbell Houston who will present on the topic of key yacht flags.

The forum will also include presentations on legal issues, the Maritime Labor Convention and the EU VAT system.

Cyprus Continues to Support its Shipping Industry

Cyrpus' government and shipowners continue to support the country's maritime industry as discussions that took place at the Maritime Cyprus earlier this month.

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Importance of Ship Registries Highlighted at MARADS 2013

The creation and revival of ship registries within African states has been identified as an integral part of developing the continent's maritime industry at the Heads of African Maritime Administrator

Moore Stephens Speaks on State of VAT

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