The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a press release stating that shipowners, agents, and captains may ask the Singapore Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) to help evacuate...
Nigeria's government is considering granting Nigerian vessels exclusive rights to carry the nation's resources.
Nigerian Transport Minister Alhaji Yusuf Sulaiman recently expressed disappointment...
Last month, President Obama issued an Executive Order regarding recent conflicts in Somalia. As the ISRR wrote when the order was first released, it is unclear what Obama's intentions were in...
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Somali pirates have released the MV Talca, a cargo ship registered in Bermuda, owned in the British Virgin Islands,...
Norwegian based Torald Klaveness Group (TKG) announced plans to hire hundreds of seafarers from the Philippines over the next few years as it invests in new vessels in hopes of a market recovery.
The...
Registries around the world have expressed opposition to Brussels' proposed new classification society regulation.
The European Union hopes to introduce the 'principle of mutual recognition,' a ...
Despite the German government's commitment to industry-friendly policies, shipowners are finding it more cost-effective to register their vessels with open registries.
Most notable of Germany's...
Spain has amended legislation regarding eligibility to serve as chief mate and captain on nationally-flagged ships to comply with European Commission requirements.
In the fall of 2008, the European...
US-based shipowning firm Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has predicted increasing demand for US-flagged vessels over the next couple of years.
The company, which has a history of commitment to the...
For practical reasons, several leading classification societies are increasing the length of time between required drydocking inspections for vessels they survey.
Developments in shipbuilding over...
