Monthly archive

July 2014

Isle of Man Registry Appoints Singapore Business Development Manager

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has appointed consultant Captain Raja Ray as Business Development Officer for its Singapore market.

The flag State reports:

Cayman Islands Registry Signs First Certified Passenger Yacht

The Cayman Islands has signed its first superyacht specifically designed in line with the Passenger Yacht Code.

CMA Publishes Latest in Don Frost's "US Shipping" Series

The latest edition of the Connecticut Maritime Association newsletter was distributed this week, and among the articles featured is Don Frost's latest in his series on US shipping policy.

Norway Extends Timetable for Study on Strengthening Flag

A task force assigned to identify ways to enhance the competitiveness of the Norway International Ship Register has been granted two more months to work on the project.

IHS Fairplay reports:

Cambodia Government Defends Relationship with ISROC

The Cambodian government has spoken up regarding claims made by a national newspaper last November that it sold its ship registry rights to the South Korean company International Ship Registry of Cambodia (ISROC), instead calling its relationship with the firm a &quot

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Registries Vie for Greek Controlled Fleet

A recent article in Hellenic Shipping News highlights registries' marketing initiatives in the market for Greek controlled ships.

US MarAd Administrator Discusses Strategies

This recent Fairplay interview with US Maritime Administration director Paul Jaenichen highlights his initiatives to maintain and strengthen the US fleet.

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Class societies diversify services, clientele

A recent editorial in Lloyd's List analyzes trends across class societies, including the globalization of client bases and expansion into energy and consulting services.

American Bureau of Shipping Signs First Japanese Vessel

The American Bureau of Shipping signed an agreement with Offshore Japan Corporation earlier this year to class a newbuilding Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, the first Japanese flagged ship to be classed by the society.

ABS reports:

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Recent Marine Money Article Highlights Norwegian Silent Partnership Model

A recent entry in Marine Money's weekly briefing Freshly Minted highlights a successful use of the bareboat charter financing model in the delivery of two eco-type Handysize Bulk Carriers. The article, "Control and Optionality = de Facto Ownership," is posted as follows.

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