The United Kingdom plans to release proposed policy documents in early 2013 which will have significant focus on the shipping industry.
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Classification societies Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyds have announced a merger that will make their new company DNV GL Group the world's largest class society.
The classification...
ISRR reader Joseph Killian of Killian Yacht and Shipbrokers has written to us sharing his thoughts on the US Flag.
Killian writes:
At this stage and in the spirit of US sovereignty, I think it's time...
Greek shipowners and government officials continued their storied dialogue at the annual forum coordinated by the Hellenic branch of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA...
As 2012 winds down, shipowners are preparing for the upcoming implementation of the Maritime Labor Convention.
Since the convention received the 30 ratifications necessary for its implementation in...
The Isle of Man Ship Registry's success over the past ten years demonstrates that small states can become strong maritime powers.
The state, whose size measures approximately three times the area...
There are clear benefits of establishing a European Union flag, yet national pride among member states remains the primary obstacle in its development.
Maritime attorney Matthew Attard writes:...
The United Kingdom is focusing on developing its Asian fleet following achievement of several milestones over the past few months.
The Red Ensign recently recruited the world's largest containership...
The Marshall Islands Registry plans to further develop its thriving offshore market in the coming year.
Registry Vice President Charles McHardy says the flag's expertise in the niche market has led...
The ISRR recently featured an article about the increasing adoption of social media platforms by ship registries. Having just established a social media presence ourselves over the past couple of...
