• Palau Registry Unveils New Website
    The Palau International Ship Registry has launched their engaging and informative website.The Palau International Ship Registry has launched their engaging and informative website. The registry,...
    January 24, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • South Korea President-Elect Intends to Reinstate Maritime Agency
    South Korea President-Elect Park Geun-Hye has announced plans to restore the country's Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs upon taking office. The ministry was created in 1996 but its...
    January 23, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Lloyd's List Releases 2013 Fleet Statistics
    Lloyd's List has released its 2013 report on the state of the global fleet, outlining the ten largest flag states and classification societies. The infographic contains data on the ten largest...
    January 22, 2013
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  • Swedish Fleet Declines, Finnish Expands
    The Swedish fleet stands at a crossroads as it sees its numbers decline while Finland is experiencing an uptick in registrations. Fairplay reports: Sweden’s flag fall swells Finnish coffers...
    January 18, 2013
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  • Greece to Enforce Tax on Foreign-Flagged Ships
    Greece has announced plans to tax foreign-flagged ships that are nationally managed or owned for the first time as it seeks additional sources of revenue. The tax is estimated to affect about 760...
    January 17, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • ICS Outlines Performance Table Indicators
    The International Chamber of Shipping's external relations director Simon Bennett has explained how shipowners can use its recently released Flag State Performance Table as guidelines in choosing...
    January 16, 2013
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  • Journalist Examines Impact of Arab Class Society
    Lloyd's List's Craig Eason speculates about the impact that UAE-based class society Emirates Classification Tasneef may have in the market. Lloyd's List's Craig Eason speculates about...
    January 15, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • UAE Establishes Class Society
    The United Arab Emirates has formed a classification society it hopes will become a mainstay in the Middle East market. The United Arab Emirates has formed a classification society it hopes will...
    January 14, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Offshoregate.com Compares Yacht Registries
    Yacht registration consultancy offshoregate.com has developed this useful table for those looking for the best jurisdiction in which to register their yacht.Yacht registration consultancy...
    January 14, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Yacht Registration Advisor Traces History of Open Flags
    Registration service provider Offshoregate.com has posted some insightful commentary on the development of open registries during the 20th century. Open Vs Closed Registry The market has always...
    January 11, 2013
    By: Anonymous