• Liberian Registry Launches Mobile App
    The Liberian Registry has introduced an application for mobile devices in what appears to be a growing trend in the maritime industry. A spokesperson for the flag issued the following release:...
    March 06, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Lloyd's Register and UK P&I Club Release Digital Apps
    Lloyd's Register and the UK P&I Club have designed mobile applications to help crew members and managers ensure their vessels are meeting ISM, ISPS and MLC standards. Fairplay reports: LR,...
    March 06, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Foreign Owners Challenge Bangladesh Cabotage Laws
    Foreign shipowners plan to speak up about recent Bangladeshi cabotage restrictions. TradeWinds reports: Cabotage row brewing A group of overseas container lines are planning to protest against...
    March 05, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • UAE Class Society has IACS Aspirations
    United Arab Emirates based classification society Tasneef hopes to become a member of the Interational Association of Classification Societies (IACS) in a step toward developing the UAE as a maritime...
    March 04, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Belize Registry Designates India Office
    The Belize Registry has established a Designated Office in India known as Central American Maritime Affairs "CAMA Belize." The office was featured last year in the Marex Bulletin: The...
    March 03, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • MARAD Seeks Feedback on Proposed Title XI Amendment
    The U.S. Maritime Administration is soliciting feedback on a proposed addition of environmental impact to the criteria considered for Title XI loan guarantees. Admiralty law firm Blank Rome reports...
    February 28, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Salt Shipment Reaches New Jersey, "Lesson Learned Should Not Be to Repeal or Blame Jones Act"
    New Jersey Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker released a statement Wednesday in response to the delivery of much-needed salt to state ports whose delay was largely but not necessarily...
    February 27, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • IMO Releases Financial Statements
    The International Maritime Organization has for the first time published its annual financial statements for the fiscal year 2012. Fairplay reports: Shipping project reveals how the IMO spends its...
    February 26, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • Sweden Rejects Proposals for International Flag
    Sweden has rejected suggested acts to enhance its maritime sector, including the establishment of an international register, stating it is already taking measures to develop the industry. Sjö...
    February 25, 2014
    By: Anonymous
  • American Maritime Partnership Issues Fact Sheet Regarding NJ Salt Shortage
    American Maritime Partnership has published a fact sheet outlining the factors contributing to the supposed delivery delay of rock salt to New Jersey ports. The sheet reads as follows: Frequently...
    February 24, 2014
    By: Anonymous