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With Sanctions Deadline Approaching, Iranian Re-flagging Continues

Within the context of international sanctions deadlines, Iran is once again concealing its identity by elusive movement through the open registry system.

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Russia Reflags Syria-Bound Vessel to National Register

Russian shipmanager Femco has reflagged one of its ships back to Russia after it was last week prevented from sailing to a Syrian port.

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Greek Owner Supports EU Flag System

Thanassis Martinos of Eastern Mediterranean Maritime has proposed a European Union flag "based on a tonnage-tax regime but allowing payment of taxes in the sovereign state."

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Korean and Russian Registers Agree to Collaborate

The Korean Register of Shipping and Russian Maritime Register of Shipping have agreed to work together to better serve the maritime community.

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Russia to charge national and foreign flags to travel Arctic routes

Russia is considering legislation that would charge access fees all vessels using the Northern Sea Routes.

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Former Liberian President Sentenced to 50 Years Imprisonment

The international criminal court located outside The Hague, Netherlands, has sentenced former Liberian President and warlord Charles G. Taylor to 50 years in prison for crimes against humanity in Sierra Leone during the 1990s.

Ex-Liberian Leader Gets 50 Years for War Crimes

By Marlise Simons and J.  David Goodman

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Greek fleet size diminishes over past two years

The number of ships registered with Greece has fallen by 120 over the past two years, says the Hellenic Statistical Authority.

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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.

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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.

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Vietnamese Flagged Ships Detained due to Safety Concerns

At least 20 Vietnamese-flagged vessels have been detained for safety reasons over the past year.

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