Sarnia Yachts, the yacht registration consulting firm about which the ISRR has previously informed our readers, advises owners and operators to consult their flag state to confirm their vessels meet...
The European Union is reviewing its Community Guidelines on State aid to maritime transport and has released a questionnaire for industry members, organizations and officials to provide feedback on...
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has released a circular directed at class societies, owners, operators and masters of Singapore-flagged ships outlining the list of certificates,...
The first case of civilian casualties resulting from shootings by armed guards has further developed the debate over the use of armed guards as well as the debate over jurisdiction in international...
In a ruling that could set a precedent for the industry, the Sweden Labor Court has asked the the European Court of Justice for guidance in approaching a 10 year old case involving a national labor...
The Chairman of the National Shipping Board of India Captain Parvatanenni Mohan says the government needs to reform its maritime policy in order to foster investment in the industry and flag.
Mohan...
Mohan...
Gibraltar registry director Alan Cubbin says the flag offers three primary advantages in the registry market: "practical application of high-quality technical standards, high seafarer standards and...
Maritime lawyer Hans-Heinrich Nöll is uncertain of the effectiveness of the German shipowners' association VDR's current plan to increase registrations with the national and EU flags.
VDR's idea is...
VDR's idea is...
A lawyer from the U.S. Holland and Knight explains that in today's world of sanctions on Iran, North Korea and Syria shipping companies need to be extra cautious in conducting trade. The following...
The Portuguese maritime authority has reviewed its methods of recognizing certificates of competency of crew members in management positions on nationally and MAR-registered vessels.
Effective...
Effective...
