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The Liberian Registry has come out in full support of the International Maritime Organization’s recommendation that there should be no general ban on international travel or trade due to the Ebola virus. Meanwhile, operation of the US-based registry remains unaffected.

Thanks to Bryant's Maritime Consulting blog for the following which we found of interest - especially the Conclusions section.

From the blog:

Updated PORT HEALTH CLEARANCE PROCEDURES FOR VESSELS ARRIVING SINGAPORE

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority issued the notice to remind ship owners, ship operators, ship masters, port authorities, and terminal operators of their obligation under IMO regulations to provide a safe means of access to persons embarking or disembarking from vessels while in port.

Updated with the complete survey results.

A vote for independence from the UK would have a negative effect on the Scottish shipping and offshore maritime sector, according to a survey by leading international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.

The Bill consolidates and amends the laws relating to the Admiralty Jurisdiction of Courts, legal proceedings in connection with vessels, their arrest, detention, sale and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The St. Kitts and Nevis Registry is pleased with its recent promotion to the Paris MoU Grey List and hopes to build upon this development over the next few years.

A spokesperson for the flag reports:

Paris MoU performance highlights SKANReg progress

IMO Resolution MCS.353(92) enters into force 1 January 2015 and introduces new requirements for manning and company verification, and new references to related IMO guidance.

The amendments include: