Monthly archive

August 2014

Scottish independence predicted to have negative impact on Scottish shipping and offshore maritime sector

Updated with the complete survey results.

A vote for independence from the UK would have a negative effect on the Scottish shipping and offshore maritime sector, according to a survey by leading international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.

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India Considers New Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claim) Bill

The Bill consolidates and amends the laws relating to the Admiralty Jurisdiction of Courts, legal proceedings in connection with vessels, their arrest, detention, sale and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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Panama Reopens New York Segumar Office

Segumar team

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St. Kitts and Nevis Registry Ascends Paris MoU List

The St. Kitts and Nevis Registry is pleased with its recent promotion to the Paris MoU Grey List and hopes to build upon this development over the next few years.

A spokesperson for the flag reports:

Paris MoU performance highlights SKANReg progress

Marine Money Gears Up for Annual Superyacht Finance Forum

Marine Money preparations are underway for its 7th Annual Superyacht Finance Forum scheduled for September 23rd, 2014.

Changes to the ISM Code – requirements for manning and company verification

IMO Resolution MCS.353(92) enters into force 1 January 2015 and introduces new requirements for manning and company verification, and new references to related IMO guidance.

The amendments include:

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Prominent Transport Attorney Joins New York Firm

Renowned law firm Seward and Kissel has announced the addition of attorney John Imhof as partner within its Maritime and Transportation Finance division:

A spokesperson for the firm reports:

Seward & Kissel Strengthens Maritime and Transportation Finance Practice with Addition of John Imhof as Partner

Australia Issues an Updated Marine Notice Regarding Asbestos on Ships

The purpose of this Marine Notice is to draw the attention of operators and ship owners to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety at work of employees and contractors.

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More MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaigns - This Time on STCW Hours of Rest

Again from our friends at Lloyd's Register - The Paris, Tokyo, Indian Ocean and Black Sea Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on port state control will launch a joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on 1 September, 2014.

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Cyprus and Georgia Sign Merchant Shipping Agreement

Cyprus and Georgia have signed a merchant shipping agreement with provisions as summarized in the following article, originally featured on InternationalLawOffice.com: