Monthly archive

April 2015

HK Marine Dept. Mandates Switch to Clean Fuel While At Berth for Ocean - Going Vessels Effective 1 July 2015

MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 56 OF 2015 - This Notice serves to inform that the Air Pollution Control (Ocean Going Vessels) (Fuel at Berth) Regulation (Cap. 311AA) (hereinafter referred to as the Regulation), which mandates ocean-going vessels (OGVs) to use clean fuels while berthing in Hong Kong, will take effect on 1 July 2015.

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Cyprus DMS updates list of approved private ship security contractors

The Department of Merchant Shipping has published an updated list of approved private ship security contractors in accordance with Section 84 of the Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy and Other Unlawful Acts Law 2012.

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Greek Controlled Fleet Grows in Ship Numbers, DWT and GT

The Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee has again released statistical data on the size and makeup of the Greek controlled fleet based on data supplied by Lloyd's Register - Fairplay. For a link to the data tables click here. Some highlights (all as of 10 March 2015):

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Wreck Removal Convention Enters into Force 15 April 2015

In addition to being tax day in the US the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 enters into force today. Most of the major P&I Clubs have issued detailed information to their members but we thought the Swedish Club Member Alert was particularly informative.

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Feature/Interview: The Cayman Edge: How To Set Up An Offshore Fund

The following was brought to our attention recently. With the complexity of dealing with various jurisdictions getting accurate information is critical.

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Shipping 2015 - Ship arrest in Canada – Interplay with the Bankruptcy Courts

The CMA's Legal Session had a number of presentations that were directly related to the impact the flag of a ship had on it's ability to trade. Peter G. Pamel, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais, Montreal explored the world of ship arrest and bankruptcy proceedins in Canada. His presentation, remarks and speaker materials can be accessed at the following links:

Shipping 2015 - Hot Regulatory and Enforcement Issues: ECA, Ballast Water, VGP and the Jones Act

Another interesting presentation at CMA's Shipping Conference and Exhibition Legal session was by Jeanne M. Grasso, Partner at Blank Rome's Washington D.C. office.

Shipping2015 - Flying the Maltese Flag

The Connecticut Maritime Association's Shipping2015 conference and exhibition was pleased to have the participation of a number of Registries as sponsors, exhibitors, or speakers. Of special note was a presentation during the Legal Panel by Dr.

LISCR opens office in Istanbul

8 April 2015

Liberian Registry establishes Istanbul regional office

THE Liberian Registry has established a regional office in Istanbul, Turkey, as part of the continued expansion of its global presence in major centres of international shipping and trade.

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Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Seaway System Announces Maximum Draft

Maximum Allowable Drafts – Montreal Lake Ontario Section - SEAWAY NOTICE NO. 9 - 2015

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