August 2014

Isle of Man Flag Appoints Raja Ray as BDM Singapore

Captain Raja, a senior maritime professional with almost 20 years with American Eagle Tankers (AET) as master and ashore in Health, Safety, Security and Environment positions, has been appointed as business development manager Singapore.

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Firms Warn Inversion Crackdown Carries Risk

Wall Street Journal August 6, 2014 - by John D. McKinnon

Talk of cracking down on U.S. Corporations that move offshore is making some companies nervous - notably foreign owned concerns. The Organization for International Investment told lawmakers in a letter Tuesday that legislative efforts to limit so-called inversions by U.S. companies could hit its members as well.

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Finland Considers Additional Incentives for Environmentally Forward Thinking Owners

Finland is considering increasing aid to owners of nationally flagged fleets who invest in environmental initiatives.

Lloyd's List reports:

Finland mulls new green aid to shipowners

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USCG announces changes to their Marine Safety Manual Vol. III

The Marine Safety Manual provides information and interpretations on international conventions and U.S. statutory and regulatory issues relating to marine industry personnel. The last revisions were released on May 27, 1999. The primary reasons for these changes, which are effective as of Aug.

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Newly Appointed Panama Ship Registry Chief Fernando Solórzano Speaks About Role

Newly appointed Head of the Panamanian Ship Registry Fernando Solórzano recently spoke with Seatrade Global about his new position,

Former Chief of Panama Registry joins Liberian Flag

Alfonso Castillero has stepped down from the highest position with the Panamanian registry, accepting a Vice Presidential role at the Liberian Registry.

Gibraltar Hosts Red Ensign Group at Annual Conference

Gibraltar hosted fellow Red Ensign Group member states at the 26th Annual Red Ensign Group conference June 30th - July 4th, 2014.

The Red Ensign Group reports:

Gibraltar hosts REG Conference - Monday, 28 July 2014