Last month the ISRR shared a quote suggesting the ITF may be becoming more open to open registries. Understandably, flag states seem pleased with the organization's change in stance.
The Nigerian Institute for Shipping (NIS) has asked the government to consider implementing an open registry to develop the country's maritime industry.
The Liberian Registry's Hellas office director Dr. Michael Pantazopoulos recently gave a presentation about the Maritime Labor Convention at the Safety4Sea Forum this past October.
