• UK Plans for Ship-Friendly Policies in 2013
    The United Kingdom plans to release proposed policy documents in early 2013 which will have significant focus on the shipping industry. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="216" caption="Stephen...
    December 20, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • DNV and Germanischer Lloyds to Merge
    Classification societies Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyds have announced a merger that will make their new company DNV GL Group the world's largest class society. The classification...
    December 20, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • US Shipbroker Expresses Support for National Fleet
    ISRR reader Joseph Killian of Killian Yacht and Shipbrokers has written to us sharing his thoughts on the US Flag. Killian writes: At this stage and in the spirit of US sovereignty, I think it's time...
    December 18, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Greek Shipowners and State Continue Discussion
    Greek shipowners and government officials continued their storied dialogue at the annual forum coordinated by the Hellenic branch of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA...
    December 18, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Shipowners Prepare for 2013 PSC Inspections
    As 2012 winds down, shipowners are preparing for the upcoming implementation of the Maritime Labor Convention. Since the convention received the 30 ratifications necessary for its implementation in...
    December 17, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Isle of Man Shows Maritime Prowess
    The Isle of Man Ship Registry's success over the past ten years demonstrates that small states can become strong maritime powers. The state, whose size measures approximately three times the area...
    December 14, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • EU Flag Would Be Advantageous
    There are clear benefits of establishing a European Union flag, yet national pride among member states remains the primary obstacle in its development. Maritime attorney Matthew Attard writes:...
    December 13, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • UK Targets Asian Market
    The United Kingdom is focusing on developing its Asian fleet following achievement of several milestones over the past few months. The Red Ensign recently recruited the world's largest containership...
    December 12, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Marshall Islands Developing Offshore Presence
    The Marshall Islands Registry plans to further develop its thriving offshore market in the coming year. Registry Vice President Charles McHardy says the flag's expertise in the niche market has led...
    December 11, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • “Registering” for Social Media: Guidelines from the OGSR
    The ISRR recently featured an article about the increasing adoption of social media platforms by ship registries. Having just established a social media presence ourselves over the past couple of...
    December 10, 2012
    By: Anonymous