• Registries Welcome ITF’s Evolving Stance
    Last month the ISRR shared a quote suggesting the ITF may be becoming more open to open registries. Understandably, flag states seem pleased with the organization's change in stance. Isle of Man...
    December 06, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • "Shipping Man" Review Highlights Industry's Global Nature
    The recent success of Marine Money's Dynasties of the Sea seems to have spurred a renewed interest in our company's first book, 2011's The Shipping Man. The book was recently featured on...
    December 06, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • UK Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee Welcome Country's Reforms
    The UK's Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee has praised Greece's actions to revitalize its registry. Greek Shipping Minister Kostis Mousouroulis met with the committee in London last week...
    December 05, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • France Asked for Response to FCE Questions
    The EU has asked France to respond "in a satisfactory manner" to questions of whether the French Commercial Exemption (FCE) fulfills VAT exemption requirements within the next two months. Consultant...
    December 04, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Dubai Maritime City Development Underway
    The first office building in the highly anticipated Dubai Maritime City (DMC) officially opened one month ago today. The project, which has been in development for the past decade, has involved the...
    December 03, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Marshall Islands Sponsors Industry Book Launch
    [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="IRI President Bill Gallagher welcomes guests at the Dynasties of the Sea launch. Also pictured: Marine Money Chairman Jim Lawrence and Dynasties...
    November 30, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Nigerian Institute of Shipping Advocates for Open Registry
    The Nigerian Institute for Shipping (NIS) has asked the government to consider implementing an open registry to develop the country's maritime industry. At the organization's 6th Annual General...
    November 29, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Ship Registries Adopt Social Media
    Ship registries are joining the millions of businesses discovering the benefits of social media. In its most recent newsletter, the Liberian Registry featured information about its presence on...
    November 28, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • US Coast Guard Issues Ownership Compliance Notice
    The United States Coast Guard has issued a Federal Register notice advising shipping companies on how to comply with Jones Act ownership requirements. The notice follows an investigation into US flag...
    November 27, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Liberian Registry Director Speaks Regarding MLC Implementation
    [caption id="" align="alignright" width="242" caption="Dr. Pantazopoulos"][/caption] The Liberian Registry's Hellas office director Dr. Michael Pantazopoulos recently gave a presentation about the...
    November 26, 2012
    By: Anonymous