• Irano Hind Dissolving
    The Indian and Iranian entities which previously formed the joint-venture Irano-Hind Shipping Company have announced plans to split their assets in light of US sanctions against Iran. While India is...
    July 24, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Danish Maritime Authority Simplifies Flagging-in, Survey Procedures
    The Danish Maritime Authority has introduced policies that will make registration and survey procedures more efficient. Merchant ships registering into the DAS or DIS may now do on a preliminary...
    July 23, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • South Africa Registry Hopes to Attract Vessels
    The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to express hope that shipowners will register with the flag state. Ship Registrar Samuel Nkosi says he is disappointed that the registry...
    July 20, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Greek Shipowners, Maltese Flag Experience Fleet Growth
    Both the Greek-owned and Malta-registered fleets have increased in size and quality over the past 25 years, and Malta registry consultant John Gauci-Maistre believes a correlation exists between the...
    July 19, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Liberia opens offices in Singapore, Monrovia
    The Liberian Registry has opened a regional office in Singapore and a corporate office in Liberia's capital city Monrovia during the past months. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="411" caption...
    July 18, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • US Continues Clampdown of Iranian Vessels [Updated]
    Update: The Zanzibar government of Tanzania and the Tuvalu government have both stated they will remove ships with identified links to Iran from their fleets. Upon discovery that the National Iranian...
    July 12, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Free Market Still Industry’s Best Option
    In light of South Africa considering introducing cabotage regulations along with similar protectionist measures being adopted by China and Korea, an industry commentator has written that cabotage...
    July 11, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Red Ensign Flags Now Entitled to Register All Vessel Types
    The Red Ensign flag states are now able to register vessels of all types up to 400 gross tons, following the Red Ensign Group's conference on the Isle of Man in May. The 13 registries that comprise...
    July 09, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Measuring Registry Performance within Context of Sanctions
    Earlier this week, the ISRR reported on the latest White, Grey and Black Lists released by the Paris MoU, noting Iran's placement on the White List. We inquired with the Paris MoU regarding the...
    July 03, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Paris MoU publishes 2011 WGB List
    The Paris MoU has released its latest performance tables ranking flag states on their White, Grey, and Black Lists. Compared with last year, the number of flags on the “White List” has...
    June 29, 2012
    By: Anonymous