Monthly archive

June 2016

Panama Canal Prepares for First Mega Containerships After Panamax Widenings

06/16/2016 - The first batch of a new generation of huge containerships has set sail from Asia for the Panama Canal following renovations that have opened the door to ships carrying nearly double the maximum cargo as the original canal.

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Liberia is first ship registry to recognise Green Award ships

8 June 2016 - (Press Release - Liberian Registry) Liberia has become the first flag state to participate in the Green Award programme, under which eligible shipowners will be offered significant annual tonnage tax discounts.

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Notice to all Mariners Serving on Vessels Subject to the STCW Convention

6/8/2016 (Source USCG) - The 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention will come into force on January 1, 2017.

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Liberia Registry launches electronic oil record book

6 June 2016 - The Liberian Registry, in partnership with Prevention at Sea Ltd, a Cyprus-based maritime compliance technology company, has launched an innovative software product designed to replace traditional paper oil record books (ORBs) and to facilitate correct ORB entries into an efficient electronic format.

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Liberian Registry introduces cost-saving measures

3 June 2016 - (Source LISCR) The Liberian Registry has introduced a range of cost-saving provisions to help mitigate the burden and financial strain currently being placed on owners and operators of Liberian-flag vessels during the sustained economic downturn in the maritime and offshore sectors.

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St. Lucia implements open ship registry

St. Lucia implements open ship registry

May 28, 2016

 

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