• Singapore Fleet Grows by 7.7 Million GT in 2012
    The Maritime Authority of Singapore has reported 13 percent fleet growth over the past 12 months. The registry acquired 7.7 million gross tons during 2012, maintaining its position as one of the...
    January 10, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • ICS Releases 2012 Flag State Performance Table
    The International Chamber of Shipping has released its 2012 Flag State Performance Table. The organization publishes an annual index of performance based on indicators including port State control...
    January 09, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Jamaica Simplifies Yacht Tax Structure
    Jamaica is enacting policies it hopes will encourage domestic registration and home porting of yachts. Jamaica has announced plans to replace a set of taxes currently levied on nationally registered...
    January 08, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Netherlands to Report on Greek Yachts Anchored in National Ports
    The Netherlands has agreed to inform Greek authorities about yachts anchored in its ports. The information exchange will allow Greece to more effectively levy taxes on yacht owners as it aims to...
    January 07, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Gibraltar Flourishes as Yacht Jurisdiction
    Yachting news site medberths.com reports "Recent changes in legislation and a continuing improvement of facilities has led to an increased awareness of yacht registration in Gibraltar and an annual...
    January 07, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Faroese Maritime Authority Appoints New Director
    Mr. Hans Johannes á Brúgv has been appointed Director General of the Faroese Maritime Authority on January 1, 2013. We received word from Tommy Petersen, who previously held the...
    January 04, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Isle of Man and UK Agree to Tax Information Exchange
    The Isle of Man and United Kingdom have announced an agreement to openly exchange tax information to achieve transparency and reduce tax evasion. Isle of Man Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK said: The...
    January 04, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Cayman Islands Posts Updated Fee Schedule for 2013
    The Cayman Islands Registry has issued an updated fee schedule for 2013. The changes primarily relate to the tonnage fee scheme. The fee schedule posted on our website will be updated accordingly...
    January 03, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Role of Nationalism in DNV-GL Merger
    Craig Eason of Lloyd's List has written about the historic relationship between class society and nation and how the Germanischer-Norske merger will impact this dynamic.Craig Eason of Lloyd's...
    January 02, 2013
    By: Anonymous
  • Cayman Islands Posts Updated Fee Schedule for 2013
    the changes primarily relate to the tonnage fees. document. the fee schedule posted on the isrr website will be updated accordingly. all fees can be found in the linked document.
    January 02, 2013
    By: Anonymous