• Singapore Maritime Authority Provides Emergency Medical Assistance
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a press release stating that shipowners, agents, and captains may ask the Singapore Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) to help evacuate...
    May 18, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Nigeria Hopes to Develop its Maritime Sector
    Nigeria's government is considering granting Nigerian vessels exclusive rights to carry the nation's resources. Nigerian Transport Minister Alhaji Yusuf Sulaiman recently expressed disappointment...
    May 17, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • MTI Responds to Obama's Executive Order Regarding Somalia
    Last month, President Obama issued an Executive Order regarding recent conflicts in Somalia. As the ISRR wrote when the order was first released, it is unclear what Obama's intentions were in...
    May 14, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Somali Pirates Release Bermuda-Flagged Vessel
    [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="The MV Talca"][/caption] Somali pirates have released the MV Talca, a cargo ship registered in Bermuda, owned in the British Virgin Islands,...
    May 13, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Filipino Seafarers Popular Choice for Norwegian Firm, Worldwide
    Norwegian based Torald Klaveness Group (TKG) announced plans to hire hundreds of seafarers from the Philippines over the next few years as it invests in new vessels in hopes of a market recovery. The...
    May 12, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Flags Worldwide Mount Joint Opposition to EU Class Legislation
    Registries around the world have expressed opposition to Brussels' proposed new classification society regulation. The European Union hopes to introduce the 'principle of mutual recognition,' a ...
    May 11, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • German Owners Flag Out
    Despite the German government's commitment to industry-friendly policies, shipowners are finding it more cost-effective to register their vessels with open registries. Most notable of Germany's...
    May 10, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Spain Reforms Labor Laws to EU Standards
    Spain has amended legislation regarding eligibility to serve as chief mate and captain on nationally-flagged ships to comply with European Commission requirements. In the fall of 2008, the European...
    May 07, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • OSG Forecasts Recovery in US Flag Market
    US-based shipowning firm Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has predicted increasing demand for US-flagged vessels over the next couple of years. The company, which has a history of commitment to the...
    May 06, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Trend toward Longer Drydocking Intervals
    For practical reasons, several leading classification societies are increasing the length of time between required drydocking inspections for vessels they survey. Developments in shipbuilding over...
    May 04, 2010
    By: Anonymous