Specialists outline difficulties in establishing uniform armed guards standards
Maritime lawyers have discussed the challenges in developing and enforcing a uniform set of standards for the use of armed guards to counter piracy.
Consistent global standard for armed guards will...
Debate Regarding Open Registries Continues
The examination of national and open registries continues in a recent LinkedIn discussion.
A thorough discussion has recently taken place within the business networking site LinkedIn regarding the...
Panama to Require Accreditation for PMSCs
Panama has adopted legislation that require private military security companies to meet requirements to served onboard its vessels by January 3, 2013.
The leading flag state is the first to implement...
Malta Revokes Shipping Notices
Transport Malta has just notified the ISRR that as of today it has revoked the following Merchant Shipping Notices: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 33, 34, 35,...
China Develops Cabotage Laws
China is expanding upon current cabotage regulations.
The government is introducing legislation effective January 1, 2013 which annotates restrictions in two specific Articles:
Article 16 restricts...
Greece Considering Taxing Foreign Income
Greece's government and creditors have reached an agreement that could bring in EUR 200 million to the country between 2013 and 2016 by taxing shipowners on overseas earnings.
The country currently...
Germany to Continue Subsidizing Fleet
Germany will continue to pay subsidies to shipowners who keep their ships registered nationally.
The subsidies are designed to offset rising costs of registration with the German flag and will be...
Greek and Italian Ferry Competitors in Dispute
The Greek  ferry provider Attica has requested that the EU prohibit some benefits for the International Italian Register it claims are giving these ships, particularly those owned by the Grimaldi...
Puerto Rico Challenges Jones Act
Puerto Rico has requested a study into whether it should be exempted from the cabotage restrictions of the Jones Act.
Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi has asked the Government Accountability...
US Issues Jones Act Waiver During Storm Aftermath
The US has temporarily lifted Jones Act restrictions for tankers delivering refined petroleum products to East Coast ports in light of a fuel shortage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
The waiver is...