Monthly archive

January 2014

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Funds Continuing Maritime Education

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has created the Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) to support continuing education and business development within the industry.

The MCF webpage states:

EU Ruling on Malta Tonnage Tax Would Impact All Member States

Malta ship registrar general Ivan Sammut has said that the EU's evaluation of the country's tonnage tax regime would affect all member states.

Fairplay reports:

Maritime Authority of Jamaica to Collect Data on National Fleet

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica is conducting a survey to compile information on all vessels located in its waters.

Ship Management International reports:

IoM Registry Director Evaluates MLC's Impact

Isle of Man Ship Registry Director Dick Welsh has written an article for Isle of Man. Where You Can evaluating the Maritime Labor Convention's effectiveness since its implementation in August 2013.

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Germany Appoints New Maritime Coordinator

Germany has named Bremerhaven MP Uwe Beckmeyer as maritime coordinator.

Lloyd's List reports:

Germany names Beckmeyer maritime co-ordinator

Bremerhaven politician brings existing knowledge of shipping to role

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Stopford Piece on History of Industry Features Registries Mention

In his latest report evaluating 279 years of the shipping industry in commemoration of Lloyd's List's history of reporting on the industry, analyst Martin Stopford includes a note on how availability of choice of registry has had direct effects on the market:

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UNCTAD 2013 Review of Maritime Transport Highlights Registration Trends

The United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its 2013 Review of Maritime Transport (RMT), which highlights trends within the industry including ship registration.

Following is an excerpt from the report. A PDF version with accompanying charts is available here.

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Finland Adds ClassNK to Recognized Organizations

Finland has added ClassNK to its list of class societies approved to carry out inspections for its fleet.

Lloyd's List reports:

Finland appoints ClassNK to survey its fleet

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Taiwan Co-operative Bank Requires Permanent Mortgages

Taiwan Co-operative Bank now requires permanent registrations of Panamanian mortgages in order to provide ship financing, a move which could potentially start a trend in the industry.

TradeWinds reports:

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