Monthly archive

October 2013

Seward & Kissel Partner Speaks on Addressing Piracy Issues

In conjunction with the recent release of the film Captain Phillips, based on the 2009 real-life rescue of US crews aboard the Maersk Alabama from Somali pirates, Seward and Kissel partner

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Viking Lines to Transfer Ferry from Swedish to Estonian Flag to Increase Profits

Viking Lines has confirmed speculation that it will reflag the Viking XPRS from Sweden to Estonia in January 2014 in an act to reduce crewing costs and increa

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Moore Stephens Praises EU's Continued Commitment to Maritime State Aid

Moore Stephens has issued a press release commending the European Commission's decision to continue its maritime transport aid to member states:

Moore Stephens welcomes EC decision to maintain maritime state aid guidelines

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Hutchinson Port Holdings Evaluates Impact of Chinese Cabotage Rules

This week's issue of Marine Money Asia featured an article citing Hutchison Port Holdings CEO Gerry Yim's analysis of the impact that China's decision to relax its cabotage regulations could have on Hong Kong port activity.

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Cyprus Recognizes Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

The Cyprus Maritime Administration has added the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping to its list of recognized organizations.

Intermaritime Certification Services reports:

RS recognized by the Maritime Administration of Cyprus

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MSC to Collaborate with Angola Flag

The Mediterranean Shipping Company has signed an agreement with the Government of Angola to help the country revitalize its fleet.

Fairplay reports:

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South Africa Says Its Register Perceived as "Uncompetitive"

The South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has acknowledged that its ship register is perceived as "uncompetitive."

The Port Elizabeth Herald reports:

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Palau Registers 15 Ships in First Year

The Palau International Ship Registry has signed 15 ships since its launch one year ago. 

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Cyprus Shipping Industry Highlighted at Biennial Maritime Conference

The state of Cyprus' maritime sector is being discussed at the biennial Maritime Cyprus conference taking place in Nicosia this week.

National newspaper Cyprus Mail reports: