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The Belize registry celebrated its 20th anniversary this past year. In its press release acknowledging this milestone, the registry team reflected on its accomplishments over the past two decades and...
March 06, 2012
By: Anonymous
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Maritime lawyer Hans-Heinrich Nöll is uncertain of the effectiveness of the German shipowners' association VDR's current plan to increase registrations with the national and EU flags.
VDR's idea is...
March 01, 2012
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Gibraltar registry director Alan Cubbin says the flag offers three primary advantages in the registry market: "practical application of high-quality technical standards, high seafarer standards and...
February 29, 2012
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The Chairman of the National Shipping Board of India Captain Parvatanenni Mohan says the government needs to reform its maritime policy in order to foster investment in the industry and flag.
Mohan...
February 28, 2012
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In a ruling that could set a precedent for the industry, the Sweden Labor Court has asked the the European Court of Justice for guidance in approaching a 10 year old case involving a national labor...
February 27, 2012
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Turkish shipowners are struggling to find financiers for nationally registered vessels.
As TradeWinds reports, "Boiled down to the essentials, European banks don’t want to lend money to Turkish...
February 24, 2012
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The first case of civilian casualties resulting from shootings by armed guards has further developed the debate over the use of armed guards as well as the debate over jurisdiction in international...
February 23, 2012
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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has released a circular directed at class societies, owners, operators and masters of Singapore-flagged ships outlining the list of certificates,...
February 22, 2012
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The European Union is reviewing its Community Guidelines on State aid to maritime transport and has released a questionnaire for industry members, organizations and officials to provide feedback on...
February 21, 2012
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Sarnia Yachts, the yacht registration consulting firm about which the ISRR has previously informed our readers, advises owners and operators to consult their flag state to confirm their vessels meet...
February 17, 2012
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