• SAMSA CEO Speaks About Need for African Maritime Presence
    Coordinators from last week's Africa Martime Indaba conference have shared SAMSA CEO Commander Tsietsi Mokhele's presentation from the event with the OGSR.  Mokhele's presentation...
    October 31, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Liberian Registry Commended in Lloyd's List Global Safety Awards
    The Liberian Registry has been recognized in the Lloyd's List Global Safety Awards for its commitment to upholding seafarer standards beyond those set by the Maritime Labor Convention, as well as...
    October 30, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • US Renews Full Funding for Maritime Fleet
    The US government has restored full funding of $186 million for its merchant fleet in its recent budget proposal. Fairplay reports: US-flag funds restored Maersk Line and other foreign companies...
    October 29, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Seward & Kissel Partner Continues to Speak out on Piracy
    Seward and Kissel partner Bruce Paulsen spoke with Fox News on issues surrounding piracy in response to the hijacking of the U.S. vessel C-Retriever this past week.  In the interview, Paulsen...
    October 28, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Varun Shipping Reflags Five Vessels in Cyprus
    Indian based Varun Shipping has transferred five anchor-handling vessels from the national registry to the Cyprus flag. TradeWinds reports: Varun's move pays off India’s troubled Varun...
    October 28, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Cayman Yacht Forum to Feature OGSR Presentation
    The Cayman Islands Registry will host the Cayman Yacht Forum next Thursday in conjunction with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Among those scheduled to speak is the OGSR's Campbell...
    October 24, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Cyprus Continues to Support its Shipping Industry
    Cyrpus' government and shipowners continue to support the country's maritime industry as discussions that took place at the Maritime Cyprus earlier this month. At the biennial conference,...
    October 24, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Importance of Ship Registries Highlighted at MARADS 2013
    The creation and revival of ship registries within African states has been identified as an integral part of developing the continent's maritime industry at the Heads of African Maritime...
    October 23, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Moore Stephens Speaks on State of VAT
    Moore Stephens Isle of Man Partner Ayuk Ntuiabane returned for the third consecutive year to Marine Money’s Superyacht Finance Forum in Monaco last month to present an update on VAT structures...
    October 22, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Africa Maritime Conferences to Take Place This Week
    Africa's maritime leaders will convene in Sandton, Johannesburg for two conferences this week to discuss how the continent can enhance its position as a global player in the shipping industry....
    October 21, 2013
    By: Anonymous