April 2014

EU Invests in African Development

The European Union has pledged €1.2 million to an agreement between the IMO and African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) to enhance the flag administrations of Western and Central African States.

The IMO reports:

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Equiom to Offer Flag Choice Consultation at Antibes Yacht Show

Equiom has announced it will have consultants on hand to discuss registration options at the Antibes Yacht Show, April 23-26th.

The advisory firm reports:

The Equiom Team will be exhibiting on Motor Yacht Avella - Port Vauban, C5 / IYCA Quay at the Antibes Yacht Show, April 23rd - 26th.

Korean Register Continues Trend Toward Mobile Access

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Isle of Man Registry Increasing Digital Presence

The Isle of Man Ship Registry will be expanding the range of services it offers online, including the ability to submit forms and payments digitally, following a solicitation of customer feedback confirming an interest in such features.

The Department of Economic Development, which oversees the registry, states:

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Greece Remains a Top Ownership Jurisdiction in 2013

Greece continues to control a high percentage of the world fleet according to the most recent study from the Greek Shipping Co-Operation Committee.

TradeWinds reports:

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Isle of Man Introduces Energy Efficiency Rebates

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has announced intentions to offer registration discounts to qualifying energy efficient vessels.

The Registry reports:

Isle of Man Offers 'Green Ship' Incentives

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CMA Shipping 2014 Presentations Now Available

The audio recordings and presentation materials from CMA Shipping 2014 are now available.

Visit http://www.shipping2014.com/postprogram/postprogram.htm for links to all content, much of which relates to regulatory issues facing flag states, class societies and ship owners and managers.

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Marshall Islands Registry Partner Reflects on Its Development

Marshall Islands Registry Managing Partner Clay Maitland recently published an editorial for TradeWinds reflecting on the process of privatizing the flag administration under the control of its current organization, International Registries, Inc.

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German Shipowners Association Hosts EU Flag Forum

The German Shipowners Association recently hosted numerous EU member flag States at a forum in Hamburg and Leer.

The UK Ship Registry, which attended the event, reports:

UKSR attends German EU flag forum