• Singapore Registry Introduces New Benefits to Owners
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has introduced new incentives for owners registered with the national flag. The Green Ship Programme offers fee and tonnage tax reductions to shipowners...
    April 24, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • US Law Firm Explains Sanctions' Practical Implications
    The ISRR has consulted lawyers from Seward and Kissel for insight on the practical implications that sanctions have on the industry. Following is our conversation with the firm. ISRR: What impact do...
    April 20, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Bolivia Registry to delist vessels if sanctions violations discovered
    Despite reports that Bolivia registered an Iranian-linked tanker within the past month, registry director Zoilo Roca Kikunga told Reuters "that the register was not aware that any of the vessels...
    April 19, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Liberia a Preferred Flag for Greece
    A recent report by the Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee (GSCC) indicates that Liberia is the most frequently chosen open register by Greek owners and second most chosen registry overall, after...
    April 18, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Iranian Crude Oil Exports in Decline
    A Lloyd's List Intelligence study indicates that Iranian crude oil export volumes for March 2012 were one-third lower than their monthly average for 2011, potentially suggesting that sanctions...
    April 17, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Potential Syria Weapons Delivery Foiled
    A German-owned, Antigua and Barbuda-flagged ship that had been headed for Syria changed course after learning that it was possibly carrying military equipment that the regime planned to use against...
    April 16, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Lithuanian Shipowners Association Chairman Discusses Value of National Fleet
    From Made in Lithuania: A flag flying on a vessel creates the state's image The state's flag flying on a vessel sailing in the oceans of the world create the image of that state. Though...
    April 13, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Alaska Fuel Distributor Obtains Emergency Permission to Accept Cargo of Russian-Flagged Ship
    A current lawsuit explains the complications the Jones Act places on transporting goods to non-contiguous US regions such as Alaska. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Vitus Renda...
    April 12, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Class Societies Campaign for Liability Limits
    Classification societies are advocating for liability restrictions as the IMO prepares to introduce a recognized organization (RO) code that would provide regulation on the matter. Recognized...
    April 11, 2012
    By: Anonymous
  • Panama Maritime Authority Incorporates Technical Department to New York
    The Panama Maritime Authority has introduced a technical division to its New York office. The department was added February 13, 2012. As a result of this development the Segumar New York office will...
    April 10, 2012
    By: Anonymous