March 2014

Moore Stephens Survey Identifies Market Confidence at 'Highest Level Since 2008'

UK-based accounting firm Moore Stephens has released a summary of its recent Shipping Confidence Survey, identifying confidence levels at their highest since 2008.

Shipping confidence hits highest level since 2008

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Red Ensign Group to Convene in Gibraltar this June

The Red Ensign Group has chosen Gibraltar as its host state for its annual conference, which will take place June 30 to July 4 2014.

Marshall Islands Registry Featured in Maritime Professional

Maritime Professional has profiled the Marshall Islands Registry in its most recent issue, highlighting the complexity involved in operating a both quality and commercially success flag administration.

Registries: Strength in Numbers

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Liberia Adds Croatia to List of Recognized Organizations

The Liberian Registry has granted authorization to the Croatian Registry of Shipping (CRS) to conduct audits, surveys and certifications on behalf of the flag.

Fehn Ship Management Calls Latvian Flag 'Interesting Alternative'

Representatives from Fehn Ship Management and the Latvian Maritime Authority met last week, with discussions leading to the ship management company deciding to transfer at least two vessels to the Latvian flag over the next few months.

Fehn reports:

Bahamas Maritime and Financial Authorities Continue Collaboration

The Bahamas Maritime Authority and Bahamas Financial Services Board are continuing their efforts to jointly promote the nation as a shipping and captive destination.

The BMA's latest newsletter, which the OGSR picked up at Shipping 2014 last week, featured an article about this collaboration.

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Maritime Labor Convention Reviewed at CMA Shipping 2014

Regulatory discussions continued at CMA Shipping Tuesday with the second annual Executive Briefing Session on the Maritime Labor Convention: Six Months In.

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Regulatory Issues Emerging as Topic of CMA Shipping 2014

Regulatory issues have been at the forefront of dialogue at CMA Shipping 2014, which kicked off yesterday.

Registries to Have Strong Presence at CMA Shipping 2014

Registries including the Marshall Islands, Liberia, Dominica, Panama, Antigua, Jamaica and Vanuatu will congregate at Shipping 2014 this week in Stamford, CT.

Ship Registry Commended by Isle of Man Government

The Isle of Man's Ship Registry was recognized by the Department of Economic Development in a recent budget review.

Ocra Worldwide reports:
 

IoM Shipping Registry Catching The Pack

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