The European Union will introduce new port state inspection policies effective January 1, 2011 to increase safety and environmental quality.
The EU will coordinate all port state inspections systems...
Scott Bergeron of the Liberian Registry emphasizes that investing in a flag state with a caliber record will reduce likelihood of shipowner costs in the long term and addresses issues the maritime...
Dr. Klein of Germanischer Lloyds reflected with the ISRR staff on the viability of natural gas and offshore wind as practical, affordable, and green energy sources to supplement traditional fuel...
The US Coast Guard's latest docket announces its plans to recognize foreign certifications for seafarers, as required by Regulation I/10 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping...
A policy requiring Polish seafarers working aboard the Norwegian International Register (NIS) to pay Polish income taxes, effective January 1, 2011, raises questions about the future of open registry...
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a formal policy regarding the banning of substandard vessels from its waters.
As Dennis Bryant's Maritime Blog explains, if a foreign vessel that is detained...
As Dennis Bryant's Maritime Blog explains, if a foreign vessel that is detained...
In November, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) withdrew a proposal that if passed, would have allowed foreign vessels to transport well-head assemblies to U.S. ports under the pretenses that...
Many of our readers are well aware of the Paris MOU and their activities. As a long time observer, an early look at the new site leaves me impressed. Access to various data sources maintained by the...
Paris MOU member states have implemented the new inspection regime after consultation with industry, the EU and all member states as a means to achieve more focused inspections and reward quality...
The January 2011 issue of our parent publication Marine Money features a series of essays from colleagues in all fields of the maritime industry collectively chronicling the value-added net worth of...
