IMO Urges for Piracy Prevention at International Level
IMO member Sarosh Zaiwalla of Comoros  is advocating for a UN Navy Task Force that would monitor piracy incidents along the Somali coast.
Zaiwalla brings up the critical point that there is only so...
Sarosh Zaiwalla speaks with the ISRR on Piracy
Following publishing our article about IMO member Sarosh Zaiwalla's suggestion for a UN Naval Task Force to monitor possible incidents of piracy in Somai waters, the ISRR reached out to Mr. Zaiwalla...
International Chamber of Shipping Promotes Guidelines for Quality within Industry
Speaking to delegates at the 14th Russian Register Seminar on Quality Shipping in St. Petersburg earlier this month, International Chamber of Shipping Director of External Relations Simon Bennett...
Ship Management Leader Advises Italian Government to Invest Further in Flag
ESA ship management leader Gian Enzo Duci has advised the Italian Government to invest more in its flag in order to maintain business.
The managing director says that Italy's reduction in allocation...
Lloyd’s List Italian Shipping Award Winner Speaks with ISRR about Italian Registry
Managing director of ship manager ESA Group and recent Lloyd’s List Italian Shipping Award Winner Gian Enzo Duci spoke with us regarding his views on the Italian maritime industry.
As the ISRR...
With Armed Guards’ Presence Increasing, More Transparency Needed
As the continued issue of piracy increases the use of armed guards onboard vessels in response, the need for coordinating international guidelines has also escalated.
ITF seafarers' section secretary...
UK Parliament Member Advocates for End to Turkish Embargo on Cypriot Vessels
UK Parliament Member Matthew Offord has expressed support for Turkey lifting its embargo on Cypriot-flagged and owned vessels.
Offord, who is a member of the UK's All-Party Parliamentary Group on...
Historic British Vessels Flag Out. But what’s their primary motive?
Cunard has made an historic decision to switch their cruise ships' registry from the United Kingdom to Bermuda.
The company, a subsidiary of US' Carnival, owns the renowned Queen Mary 2, Queen...
Greek Owner Claims Discrepancy in German Flag Law
SeaTask Director Bob Katsamas has expressed concern about an ambiguity within German flag regulations that is allowing owners to benefit from both the German tonnage tax system and other registries....
Three Largest Registries Support New Reporting Procedures for Violence at Sea
The registries of Liberia, Panama and the Marshall Islands have each signed a declaration to report information to the International Maritime Bureau regarding incidents of violence at sea.
The three...