Regulation

Today begins the International Trade Federation's second week of inspections of vessels that call on ports in Mumbai, Kandla, New Mangalore, Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata and Haldia.

The latest development in Turkish-Cypriot relations has Turkey considering an trade relationship with Cyprus based on the China-Taiwan model.

Greece's new administration is adopting economic policies that will encourage development of the maritime sector.

The country had considered implementing a tax on shipping to bolster the economy, but decided that encouraging shipowners to increase their fleet was the better option.

Following our article about a UK Parliament member advocating for Turkey to lift its ban on Cyprus-flagged vessels, the OGSR reached out to the Cyprus registry for further information on the embargo and how it has directly impacted their flag state.

The United Kingdom's decision to reduce funding for its Maritime Investigation and Accident Bureau - specifically, a reduction in MAIB staff, has left many in the industry concerned about this decision's potential impact.

A Lloyd's List columnist writes: