Panama's commitment to improving its record has seen the flag "shed its negative reputation."
The once grey-listed flag has removed subpar vessels from its fleet and worked with the...
As is customary the OGSR staff took time to speak with representatives from the various ship registries throughout CMA Shipping this past week.
The most frequently voiced topic continued to be the...
Maritime regulations including the upcoming Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) continue to serve as a major discussion theme at Shipping 2013.
The conference reconvened this morning with an opening...
CMA Shipping 2013 has kicked off to an excellent start.
The opening panel, themed the State of the Industry, began earlier this afternoon. Flag and regulatory issues were discussed. Nicholas...
Following the Marshall Islands announcement of its Maritime Amendment Act, the OGSR followed up with other registries to see if they had adopted or planned to implement similar legislation.
Allison...
The OGSR team found the article, "Will shipowners come under more pressure following Amazon and Google?" from Moore Stephens accountant Philip Parr well outlined the tax regimes adopted in...
International Yacht Training Worldwide Founder Mark Fry spoke with the ISRR about how his yacht training firm became approved by more flag states than any other.
Fry said:
In 1997, my business...
Leaders involved in all aspects of ship registration, including flag State officials, lawyers and classification societies, will gather in Stamford, CT next week for the 28th Annual Connecticut...
Ship registration law firm Vedder Price has issued the following statement outlining the Marshall Islands' recently passed Maritime Amendment Act 2013.
First-of-its-Kind Legislation Known As the...
Maersk Line intends to register most of its newbuildings in Singapore which has become the company's second-most chosen flag following its home registry of Denmark.
Thomas Knudsen, President of...
