Poland ratifies 2006 Maritime Labor Convention
Poland has just ratified the 2006 Maritime Labor Convention, making it the 26th International Labor Organization member state and seventh EU state to have done so.
In submitting Poland's ratification...
Vietnamese Flagged Ships Detained due to Safety Concerns
At least 20 vessels of the 1,691 registered with Vietnam have been detained for safety reasons over the past year.
"The Vietnam Register said the vessels had a range of deficiencies relating to...
New Zealand to require local fishing vessels be flagged nationally
The Maritime Authority of New Zealand has implemented legislation requiring fishing vessels operating in local waters to be flagged nationally within the next four years.
Maritime New Zealand has...
Registries express positions on delegation of responsibility to Class Societies
Directors of the Isle of Man and Marshall Islands registries explain their approaches to coordinating ship oversight with classification societies.
Staying within the boundaries
Flag states must not...
China may reserve cargo for nationally-flagged vessels
The Chinese Ministry of Transport is considering allocating certain cargoes to nationally-registered vessels to assist state-owned shipowners.
Such a delegation would most likely come at the expense...
IMO Releases Guidelines for Use of Armed Guards
The International Maritime Organization has developed a set of guidelines for shipowners wishing to hire armed security personnel for their vessels.
The IMO Maritime Safety Committee met last week,...
Cyprus adopts anti-piracy regulations
Cyprus has approved legislation allowing armed guards onboard its vessels provided they are under the ship master's control.
The groundbreaking document is "widely held to be the most complete piece...
Maritime Lawyer Outlines Jones Act’s Impact on U.S. Offshore Development Projects
John Imhof, Jr. of Watson, Farley and Williams spoke to the Connecticut Maritime Association in a presentation titled, "Navigating the Jones Act: Implications on the Development of Offshore Wind...
Russia to charge national and foreign flags to travel Arctic routes
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Russia is considering legislation that would charge access fees all vessels using the Northern Sea...
Consulting Firm Explains how US Owners can Charter Yachts in Europe
Sarnia Yachts explains how US yacht owners may charter their yachts into European Union waters:
Many US yacht owners want to cross over to Europe to enjoy one or more seasons in the cruising grounds...