A task force assigned to identify ways to enhance the competitiveness of the Norway International Ship Register has been granted two more months to work on the project. IHS Fairplay reports: More...
The Cambodian government has spoken up regarding claims made by a national newspaper last November that it sold its ship registry rights to the South Korean company International Ship Registry of...
A recent article in Hellenic Shipping News highlights registries' marketing initiatives in the market for Greek controlled ships. Greek orderbook targeted by global registries: The Bahamas open...
This recent Fairplay interview with US Maritime Administration director Paul Jaenichen highlights his initiatives to maintain and strengthen the US fleet. Saving the American flag US MarAd...
A recent editorial in Lloyd's List analyzes trends across class societies, including the globalization of client bases and expansion into energy and consulting services. Class societies battle...
The American Bureau of Shipping signed an agreement with Offshore Japan Corporation earlier this year to class a newbuilding Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, the first Japanese flagged ship...
A recent entry in Marine Money's weekly briefing Freshly Minted highlights a successful use of the bareboat charter financing model in the delivery of two eco-type Handysize Bulk Carriers. The...
Hong Kong has announced intentions to establish a regulatory entity for the shipping industry following recommendations made by consulting firm BMT Asia Pacific earlier this year. Lloyd's List...
Hilary Spilkin, Hara Gisholt, Elan Cohen and Christian Mollitor at Marine Money Week 2014. Presentations made by Christian Mollitor and Hara Gisholt of the Liberian Registry at this year'...
Det Norske Veritas has celebrated its 150th anniversary and one year anniversary as part of the combined DNV GL Group. The classification society reports: Celebrating a double milestone 14.06.2014...