German owners threaten to flag out over insufficient anti-piracy legislation
German shipowners have threatened to leave the German flag pending legislation that would allow them to contract private maritime security companies to counter piracy.
German shipowners association...
Norway Consolidates Maritime Departments
The Norwegian Ordinary and International Ship Registers have merged with the Norwegian Maritime Directorate to form the new Norwegian Maritime Authority.
Registration policies will remain the same...
Malta Now Largest Ship Register in Europe
Malta has ascended to the position of largest ship registry in Europe as confirmed Friday, January 20th by Clarkson Research Services.
The flag state now boasts 5,830 vessels, collectively carrying...
Isle of Man Begins 2012 with Record Tonnage
The Isle of Man Registry is entering 2012 with record tonnage levels.
The registry experienced a 12 percent increase in gross registered tonnage (GRT) over the course 0f 2011, bringing their total...
Flag States Increasingly Involved in Operations, says Industry Veteran
Maritime professional Clay Maitland has written an interesting editorial regarding the increasing role he says flag states are fulfilling in the industry.

The changing face of flag authorities...
Flag States Increasingly Involved in Operations, says Industry Veteran
Maritime professional Clay Maitland has written an interesting editorial regarding the increasing role he says flag states are fulfilling in the industry.

The changing face of flag authorities...
Flag States Increasingly Involved in Operations, says Industry Veteran
Maritime professional Clay Maitland has written an interesting editorial regarding the increasing role he says flag states are fulfilling in the industry.

The changing face of flag authorities...
Marshall Islands Recognizes Indian Register of Shipping
The Marshall Islands Registry has granted the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) status as a Recognized Organization (RSO) that may act on behalf of Marshall Islands-flagged vessels.
The IRS was...
NIMASA Stands by Decision to Detain Tanker
The Nigerian Maritime Administration is standing by their decision to detain the vessel MT Agbonmien on March 14 2006 on grounds of unseaworthiness.
A qualified NIMASA surveyor carried out the...
NIMASA Stands by Decision to Detain Tanker
The Nigerian Maritime Administration is standing by their decision to detain the vessel MT Agbonmien on March 14 2006 on grounds of unseaworthiness.
A qualified NIMASA surveyor carried out the...