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Greece Appoints New Minister of Shipping, Re-establishes Autonomous Shipping Ministry

Greece has appointed Kostas Mousouroulis as its Minister of Shipping under the new coalition government, signifying the re-establishment of an independent Ministry of Shipping following its incorporation in 2009 into the Ministry of Development, Competitiveness and Shipping.

Greece has appointed Kostas Mousouroulis as its Minister of Shipping under the new coalition government.

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Irano Hind Dissolving

The Indian and Iranian entities which previously formed the joint-venture Irano-Hind Shipping Company have announced plans to split their assets in light of US sanctions against Iran.

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South Africa Registry Hopes to Attract Vessels

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to express hope that shipowners will register with the flag state despite a current lack of fleet.

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Greek Shipowners, Maltese Flag Experience Fleet Growth

Both the Greek-owned and Malta-registered fleets have increased in size and quality over the past 25 years, and Malta registry consultant John Gauci-Maistre believes a correlation exists between the two success stories.

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Liberia opens offices in Singapore, Monrovia

The Liberian Registry has opened a regional office in Singapore and a corporate office in Liberia's capital city Monrovia during the past months.

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US Continues Clampdown of Iranian Vessels [Updated]

Upon discovery that the National Iranian Tanker Company has reflagged some of its vessels with Tanzania and Tuvalu, the US has taken action in urging the registries to drop the vessels.

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Free Market Still Industry’s Best Option

In light of South Africa considering introducing cabotage regulations along with similar protectionist measures being adopted by China and Korea, an industry commentator has written that cabotage laws still introduce more costs than benefits.

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Red Ensign Flags Now Entitled to Register All Vessel Types

The Red Ensign flag states are now able to register vessels of all types up to 400 gross tons, following the Red Ensign Group's conference on the Isle of Man in May.

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Measuring Registry Performance within Context of Sanctions

Secretary General of the Paris MoU Richard Schiferli explains that political sanctions do not affect a registry's placement on its White, Grey, or Black List.

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Paris MoU publishes 2011 WGB List

The Paris MoU has released its latest performance tables ranking flag states on their White, Grey, and Black Lists.

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