• Singapore Registry Appoints New Chief Executive
    Andrew Tan Kok Kiong will replace Lam Yi Young as chief executive of the Maritime and Port Authoity of Sinapore on January 1, 2014. Fairplay reports: Singapore maritime names new head Singapore has...
    December 03, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Maritime Security Discussion Features Comments on International Standards
    A recent discussion among experts regarding maritime security policy addressed the need for international regulation to apply to all flag states. Following is an excerpt from the panel featuring PGI...
    December 01, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • ICS Chairman Asks China to Re-evaluate VAT Regime
    International Chamber of Shipping Chairman Masamichi Morooka has written to the Chinese Minister of Finance requesting the Ministry reconsider the impact of its value-added tax on foreign companies....
    November 27, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Company Formation Addressed in Marine Money Presentation, Article
    The October/November 2013 issue of Marine Money, centered around the area of export finance, recounts a presentation China Exim Bank's Deputy Director of Shipping Zefeng Gao made at the 2013...
    November 25, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Alabama Senator Seeks Jones Act Waiver for Naval Equipment Transport
    U.S. Senator Richard Shelby has proposed an amendment which would permit foreign vessels to transport U.S. Navy equipment across domestic ports. The amendment reads, "A vessel owned and operated...
    November 25, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Korean and Russian Shipping Registers Sign MoU
    The Korean and Russian Registers of Shipping have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding shipbuilding regulations for vessels intended for Arctic region transport. Lloyd's List reports:...
    November 22, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Greek Ministry of Finance Assumes Ship Registry Control
    The Greek Ministry of Finance has assumed responsibility of the country's ship registry according to a press release from Athens News Agency: FinMin takes over ship registry processes...
    November 21, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • EU Tonnage Tax Early Adopters to Experience Fleet Review by Year End
    Cypriot entities which opted into the tonnage tax during its first year offered will experience a fleet review to ensure they continue to meet the required quota of EU flagged ships for tonnage tax...
    November 20, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Registration Advisors Outline Evaluation Process
    The current issue of The Superyacht Report features three commentaries by service providers in the ship registration industry regarding what owners should consider when choosing a flag. Common...
    November 19, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Matson's Order Demonstrates Cost of US Build Requirement
    Drewry Shipping Consultants has highlighted the higher costs of shipbuilding in the US compared to other nations in light of Matson's recent order for two US vessels: Drewry sees Jones Act as...
    November 18, 2013
    By: Anonymous