Regulation

Sierra Leone, Moldova other flags to watch in reflagging game [Updated]

Sierra Leone and Moldova, identified along with Tanzania and Tuvalu as flag states having been approached by Iranian shipping companies, have confirmed they have delisted all Iranian vessels.

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Moldova Cracks Down on Iranian Vessels

Moldova has announced intentions to strengthen its registration procedures after learning that Iranian vessels had been registered with the Moldovan flag. The country has also confirmed it has de-listed all Iranian linked vessels.

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Philippines Ratifies Maritime Labor Convention

The Philippines has just become the 30th International Labor Organization member state to ratify the Maritime Labor Convention, enabling the ILO to enact it one year from now.

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Lloyd's Register Offers Fall 2012 Training

Lloyd's Register will be offering numerous training courses this fall.

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Maritime New Zealand Releases 2012-2015 Statement of Intent

Maritime New Zealand has published its Statement of Intent outlining its policy objectives for 2012-2015.

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Belgium and Italy approve armed guard use

Belgium and Italy have approved the use of armed guards on board their vessels.

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Indonesia Ratifies IMO Conventions

Indonesia has announced plans to ratify several key IMO conventions.

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A Response to Luhta’s “Shades of Gray”

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.

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Industry Columnist Warns Against Unintended Consequences of Sanctions

As the industry collaborates to curb the political power of sanctioned nations, it is important to ensure that the vessel safety is still maintained.

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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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