Debunking the myths about international ship registries, choice of classification society and a raft of other variables.Throughout the shipping world, ship registries, where a vessel is tied to laws of a particular nation, remain a subject of continual debate…
Cruise Lines shrug off tragedy, bad publicity, new regulations and a weak economy to post impressive growth.In the year since the Costa Concordia tragedy, the cruise industry has seen a raft of new regulatory initiatives; in part developed in conjunction with industry associations…
Compliance Costs Collide with Oversupply of Tonnage and a Challenged Economic Climate. Can operators cope? And, what will it cost them if they can? MarPro’s Barry Parker weighs in.At a time when most maritime business sectors are suffering the pains of oversupply…
Horizon Line’s vessel modifications bring light to an interesting and somewhat mysterious equation. MarPro takes a closer look.Jones Act rules are tricky, but a close reading (and interpretation) can yield savings for cash-strapped shipowners…
Many corporate strategy articles start by reminding readers that “the Chinese character for risk and opportunity are the same.” Unfortunately, capital providers – especially those layering in debt to shipping company balance sheets – do not see things that way…
