• ITF Evolves Position Toward Open Registries
    A recent Lloyd's List article suggests that the International Transport Workers Federation may be developing its understanding of the relationship between registry type and quality. A recent...
    November 21, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • ISO Concludes Second Meeting on Armed Guard Regulations
    The International Organization for Standards completed its second meeting addressing the draft regulations for the use of armed guards onboard vessels. The November meeting was well-attended by...
    November 20, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Cyprus Lifted from Russia Ministry of Finance Black List
    Cyprus has been removed from the Russian Ministry of Finance Black List of offshore finance jurisdictions effective January 1, 2013. Attorney Ismael Gerli Wren reports, "Cyprus will become a much...
    November 19, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • International Chamber of Shipping Explains MLC Requirements
    The International Chamber of Shipping has outlined the measures required as the industry prepares for the Maritime Labor Convention's implementation in 2012. A Guide to Getting to Grips with the...
    November 16, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Hong Kong latest to delist Iranian Ships
    Hong Kong joins the ever-growing group of companies to remove 19 Iranian ships from its registry. The Marine Department of Hong Kong issued a letter dated November 9th, 2012 confirming the delisting...
    November 14, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • BMT Nigel Gee and Cayman Islands Registry Publish Joint Paper
    BMT Group subsidiary BMT Nigel Gee and the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry are publishing a joint-paper on the 2010 Passenger Yacht Code. The Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) was developed to establish an...
    November 13, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • German Company Establishes Romanian International Registry
    Romania has established an international ship registry to be managed by a German-owned company. The Romanian International Flag Administration (Rifa) will be led by Albrecht Gundermann, who has also...
    November 12, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Flag States Could Be Required to Supplement IMO Staff
    Ship registries may be asked to provide employees for the International Maritime Organization in a new proposal. In a plan to reduce costs proposed this week, it has been suggested that flag...
    November 09, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • LISCR CEO Visits US Treasury
    [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Scott Bergeron speaking for the US Treasury."][/caption] Liberian Registry CEO Scott Bergeron met with the US Treasury last week to discuss the...
    November 08, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Malta Favorable Shipping Haven
    Malta's location and financial structures have made it an attractive base for the shipping and yachting industries. Company and ship registration advisory firm Gerli Wren writes: Malta has made...
    November 07, 2012
    By: Anonymous