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The Greek shipping community seems in agreement with the Liberian and Italian sectors that private equity is financing an increasing share of their country's fleet while traditional sources of fu

The Liberian Registry is one beneficiary of the increasing flow of private equity into the shipping markets.

The registry reports:

Liberia strengthens market position as private equity gets into shipping

Grimaldi Group and Confitarma President Emmanuele Grimaldi has expressed the importance that Italy's banks invest in the shipping industry.

Fairplay reports:

Italy: 'Banks should help shipping'

Cayman Islands Business Journal reporter Michael Klein evaluates the maritime initiatives discussed at the country's Second Annual Shipping Summit in this recent editorial.

Swedish maritime newspaper Sjöfartstidningen reports that the country, which has faced a crossroads for several years regarding the future of its maritime policy, will implement reforms to strengthen the sector over the next few months.

An English translation of the article reads as follows:

The US Federal Court of Appeals has issued an extension of the deadline to install ballast water treatment technology to members of the Canadian Shipowners Association.

K&L Gates reports:

The European Union has pledged €1.2 million to an agreement between the IMO and African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) to enhance the flag administrations of Western and Central African States.

The IMO reports:

The Isle of Man Ship Registry will be expanding the range of services it offers online, including the ability to submit forms and payments digitally, following a solicitation of customer feedback confirming an interest in such features.

The Department of Economic Development, which oversees the registry, states:

Australia has issued a proposal for potential lifting of the cabotage regulations it adopted in 2012.