The International Chamber of Shipping has outlined the measures required as the industry prepares for the Maritime Labor Convention's implementation in 2012.
The US has temporarily lifted Jones Act restrictions for tankers delivering refined petroleum products to East Coast ports following the fuel shortage caused by Hurricane Sandy, causing a rate increase.
Puerto Rico has requested a study into whether it should be exempted from the cabotage restrictions of the Jones Act, but the impact of the findings on potential changes to the legislation are yet to be determined.
This week Communications Director of the Liberian Registry Allison Williams submitted a letter to Lloyd's List challenging its claim that the Marshall Islands fleet "appears to be growing faste
A Greek ferry provider has requested that the EU prohibit some benefits for the International Italian Register it claims are giving these ships an unfair advantage in the Adriatic trade.
