• Norway Extends Timetable for Study on Strengthening Flag
    A task force assigned to identify ways to enhance the competitiveness of the Norway International Ship Register has been granted two more months to work on the project. IHS Fairplay reports: More...
    July 15, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Cambodia Government Defends Relationship with ISROC
    The Cambodian government has spoken up regarding claims made by a national newspaper last November that it sold its ship registry rights to the South Korean company International Ship Registry of...
    July 13, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Registries Vie for Greek Controlled Fleet
    A recent article in Hellenic Shipping News highlights registries' marketing initiatives in the market for Greek controlled ships. Greek orderbook targeted by global registries: The Bahamas open...
    July 11, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • US MarAd Administrator Discusses Strategies
    This recent Fairplay interview with US Maritime Administration director Paul Jaenichen highlights his initiatives to maintain and strengthen the US fleet. Saving the American flag US MarAd...
    July 10, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Class societies diversify services, clientele
    A recent editorial in Lloyd's List analyzes trends across class societies, including the globalization of client bases and expansion into energy and consulting services. Class societies battle...
    July 09, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • American Bureau of Shipping Signs First Japanese Vessel
    The American Bureau of Shipping signed an agreement with Offshore Japan Corporation earlier this year to class a newbuilding Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, the first Japanese flagged ship...
    July 08, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Recent Marine Money Article Highlights Norwegian Silent Partnership Model
    A recent entry in Marine Money's weekly briefing Freshly Minted highlights a successful use of the bareboat charter financing model in the delivery of two eco-type Handysize Bulk Carriers. The...
    July 07, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Hong Kong to Establish Statutory Shipping Authority
    Hong Kong has announced intentions to establish a regulatory entity for the shipping industry following recommendations made by consulting firm BMT Asia Pacific earlier this year. Lloyd's List...
    July 01, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Liberian Registry Featured at Marine Money Week
    Hilary Spilkin, Hara Gisholt, Elan Cohen and Christian Mollitor at Marine Money Week 2014. Presentations made by Christian Mollitor and Hara Gisholt of the Liberian Registry at this year'...
    June 30, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • DNV Celebrates Dual Anniversary
    Det Norske Veritas has celebrated its 150th anniversary and one year anniversary as part of the combined DNV GL Group. The classification society reports: Celebrating a double milestone 14.06.2014...
    June 27, 2014
    By: Anonymous