Maltese Registry Consultancy Shares Views on Enrica-Lexie Incident
The Malta-based advisory firm GM International Services Limited has published a response to the Enrica-Lexie incident that outlines the complexity of establishing guidelines to minimize the risk of...
Stockholm Research Institute Recommends Port State Control as Best Choice for Clamping Down on Trafficking
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published a paper outlining the challenges involved in regulating the industry and offers solutions on how to reduce illicit...
Malta registry delists Iran-connected tanker
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The Maltese registry has delisted a vessel linked to an Iranian ownership and...
Class Societies Campaign for Liability Limits
Classification societies are advocating for liability restrictions as the IMO prepares to introduce a recognized organization (RO) code that would provide regulation on the matter.
Recognized...
Alaska Fuel Distributor Obtains Emergency Permission to Accept Cargo of Russian-Flagged Ship
A current lawsuit explains the complications the Jones Act places on transporting goods to non-contiguous US regions such as Alaska.
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Lithuanian Shipowners Association Chairman Discusses Value of National Fleet
From Made in Lithuania:

A flag flying on a vessel creates the state's image
The state's flag flying on a vessel sailing in the oceans of the world create the image of that state. Though...
Potential Syria Weapons Delivery Foiled
A German-owned, Antigua and Barbuda-flagged ship that had been headed for Syria changed course after learning that it was possibly carrying military equipment that the regime planned to use against...
Iranian Crude Oil Exports in Decline
A Lloyd's List Intelligence study indicates that Iranian crude oil export volumes for March 2012 were one-third lower than their monthly average for 2011, potentially suggesting that sanctions...
Bolivia Registry to delist vessels if sanctions violations discovered
Despite reports that Bolivia registered an Iranian-linked tanker within the past month, registry director Zoilo Roca Kikunga told Reuters "that the register was not aware that any of the vessels...
Singapore Registry Introduces New Benefits to Owners
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has introduced new incentives for owners registered with the national flag.
The Green Ship Programme offers fee and tonnage tax reductions to shipowners...