The US Coast Guard has introduced requirements effective October 16, 2012 that all commercial fishing vessels operating or traveling more than three nautical miles offshore comply with industry regulations.
Our response to Klaus Luhta's "Shades of Gray - Maritime Edition."
The OGSR has learned of an editorial by maritime lawyer Klaus Luhta, “Shades of Gray – Maritime Edition,” which we expect you have likely by now seen as well.
Scott Bergeron of the Liberian Registry emphasizes that investing in a flag state with a caliber record will reduce likelihood of shipowner costs in the long term and addresses issues the maritime registry community faces today.
