Marshall Islands Registry Managing Partner Clay Maitland recently published an editorial for TradeWinds reflecting on the process of privatizing the flag administration under the control of its current organization, International Registries, Inc.
Maritime Professional has profiled the Marshall Islands Registry in its most recent issue, highlighting the complexity involved in operating a both quality and commercially success flag administration.
The Liberian Registry has granted authorization to the Croatian Registry of Shipping (CRS) to conduct audits, surveys and certifications on behalf of the flag.
Representatives from Fehn Ship Management and the Latvian Maritime Authority met last week, with discussions leading to the ship management company deciding to transfer at least two vessels to the Latvian flag over the next few months.
The Bahamas Maritime Authority and Bahamas Financial Services Board are continuing their efforts to jointly promote the nation as a shipping and captive destination.
The BMA's latest newsletter, which the OGSR picked up at Shipping 2014 last week, featured an article about this collaboration.
