The Palau International Ship Registry has launched their engaging and informative website.The Palau International Ship Registry has launched their engaging and informative website. The registry,...
South Korea President-Elect Park Geun-Hye has announced plans to restore the country's Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs upon taking office.
The ministry was created in 1996 but its...
Lloyd's List has released its 2013 report on the state of the global fleet, outlining the ten largest flag states and classification societies.
The infographic contains data on the ten largest...
The Swedish fleet stands at a crossroads as it sees its numbers decline while Finland is experiencing an uptick in registrations. Fairplay reports:
Sweden’s flag fall swells Finnish coffers...
Greece has announced plans to tax foreign-flagged ships that are nationally managed or owned for the first time as it seeks additional sources of revenue.
The tax is estimated to affect about 760...
The International Chamber of Shipping's external relations director Simon Bennett has explained how shipowners can use its recently released Flag State Performance Table as guidelines in choosing...
Lloyd's List's Craig Eason speculates about the impact that UAE-based class society Emirates Classification Tasneef may have in the market. Lloyd's List's Craig Eason speculates about...
The United Arab Emirates has formed a classification society it hopes will become a mainstay in the Middle East market.
The United Arab Emirates has formed a classification society it hopes will...
Yacht registration consultancy offshoregate.com has developed this useful table for those looking for the best jurisdiction in which to register their yacht.Yacht registration consultancy...
Registration service provider Offshoregate.com has posted some insightful commentary on the development of open registries during the 20th century.
Open Vs Closed Registry
The market has always...
