Gibraltar Flourishes as Yacht Jurisdiction
Yachting news site medberths.com reports "Recent changes in legislation and a continuing improvement of facilities has led to an increased awareness of yacht registration in Gibraltar and an annual...
Jamaica Simplifies Yacht Tax Structure
Jamaica is enacting policies it hopes will encourage domestic registration and home porting of yachts.

Jamaica has announced plans to replace a set of taxes currently levied on nationally registered...
ICS Releases 2012 Flag State Performance Table
The International Chamber of Shipping has released its 2012 Flag State Performance Table.
The organization publishes an annual index of performance based on indicators including port State control...
Offshoregate.com Compares Yacht Registries
Yacht registration consultancy offshoregate.com has developed this useful table for those looking for the best jurisdiction in which to register their yacht.Yacht registration consultancy...
UAE Establishes Class Society
The United Arab Emirates has formed a classification society it hopes will become a mainstay in the Middle East market.
The United Arab Emirates has formed a classification society it hopes will...
Journalist Examines Impact of Arab Class Society
Lloyd's List's Craig Eason speculates about the impact that UAE-based class society Emirates Classification Tasneef may have in the market. Lloyd's List's Craig Eason speculates about...
ICS Outlines Performance Table Indicators
The International Chamber of Shipping's external relations director Simon Bennett has explained how shipowners can use its recently released Flag State Performance Table as guidelines in choosing...
Greece to Enforce Tax on Foreign-Flagged Ships
Greece has announced plans to tax foreign-flagged ships that are nationally managed or owned for the first time as it seeks additional sources of revenue.
The tax is estimated to affect about 760...
Cayman Islands Posts Updated Fee Schedule for 2013
The Cayman Islands Registry has issued an updated fee schedule for 2013.

The changes primarily relate to the tonnage fee scheme.

The fee schedule posted on our website will be updated accordingly...
Ships Should Provide Their Own Pirate Defenses (5/6/09)
During recent congressional hearings, U.S. officials call for ship owner/operators to provide for their own security when transiting dangerous waters.
During two separate congressional hearings...