Bahrain has announced plans to open its registry to international owners in order to become a global maritime center.
Bahrain’s current policies require vessels carrying the national flag to be...
A potential pilots strike and subsequent work to rule have been temporarily halted at oil and LNG port Milford Haven of Wales, United Kingdom.
The Port Authority and trade union Unite reached a...
The Port Authority and trade union Unite reached a...
The Isle of Man Ship Registry is introducing an annual registration fee this April, the first in its 25 year history, of $1080 per vessel. The fee is constant for ship size and type.
The registry...
The registry...
Taiwan is adopting multiple measures to bolster its shipping industry, including tax breaks and a harbor regulatory authority.
According to Lloyd's List, Deputy minister of Transportation and...
According to Lloyd's List, Deputy minister of Transportation and...
In Brussels, legislators have been under scrutiny for not taking sufficient measures to ensure that Europe's inland waterway industry survives the recession (Lloyd's List, 01-27-10).
Officials...
Officials...
Recent pirate attacks within the maritime industry have left registries challenged with how best to prevent future seizures.
Belgium has agreed in principle to establish a vessel protection...
Belgium has agreed in principle to establish a vessel protection...
The Connecticut Maritime Association held its monthly meeting Thursday, February 25th, where they hosted Kathy Metcalf, Director of Maritime Affairs for the Chamber of Shipping in Washington, D.C. Ms...
In a follow up to last week's post debating how best to confront piracy issues within the maritime industry, an English High Court has affirmed the legality of ransom payments.
Maritime and political...
Maritime and political...
Paris and Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding studies reveals shortcomings in lifeboat security.
From September through November of 2009, both France and Japan conducted a "Concentrated Inspection...
From September through November of 2009, both France and Japan conducted a "Concentrated Inspection...
The Canadian government has proceeded with plans that would require all foreign and national vessels to report to authorities upon sailing into the country's northern waters.
Transport Minister John...
Transport Minister John...
