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Captain Of Seized Oil Tanker Detained

After seizing the oil tanker the "Grinch" in international waters last week, the vessel is now anchored off Foss-sur-Mer in the south of France.

France International

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Duane Morris LLP

Shipping Documentation: Non-technical

The application concerns shipping documentation processing operation that spawns intelligent generation subprocesses.

Germany Transport

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Maritime Authorities Turn Away Shadow Fleet Vessel

Last week the German authorities ordered the vessel Tavian not to enter German territorial waters after inspection of the ship's papers resulted in a finding that the vessel was sailing under a false flag and with a fake IMO number...

Germany Transport

DM

Duane Morris LLP

The New 2026 SOLAS Container Loss Reporting Framework

The shipping industry has witnessed tremendous growth in the international, global carriage of goods by container vessels.

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Shipping Tax Update 2026

Netherlands Tax

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Loyens & Loeff

Juridiction étrangère incompétente : Quel effet sur la prescription ?

France Transport

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Bignon Lebray

Investigation Into Steel Cargo On Seized Russian Vessel

Finland Transport

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Duane Morris LLP

Malta's Digital Ship Certificates: A Fully Deployed System

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

Beyond The Horizon: The Promises And Challenges Of Autonomous Shipping

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Understanding The Maritime Labour Convention And Updates In The Implementation Guidelines

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

Transport Malta Launches Digital Ship Certificates: A New Era For The Maltese Flag

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Procurement Update: Appeal On Tenderer Eligibility Allowed

Ireland Government

AC

Arthur Cox

Equal Pay For Seafarers On Ships Registered Under The Dutch Flag

Netherlands Transport

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Loyens & Loeff

Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction And Engineering October 2025 - Transport

European Union Transport

AC

Arthur Cox

Malta Announces Updated Social Security Contribution Rates For 2026

Malta Employment

CG

CSB Group

Expats Unpacked: Relocating, Investing, And Living In Cyprus (Video)

Cyprus Immigration

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Podcast Episode 4: Don't Wait Until It's Too Late – Why Early Legal Help Matters

Cyprus Technology

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Employment Law And Pay Transparency | Remuneration Essentials (Video)

Luxembourg Employment

AM

Arendt & Medernach

On The Legal Side N°17 (Podcast)

France Technology

AD

August Debouzy

Malta Updates Yacht Code: What The CYC 2025 Means For Owners And Operators

Building on the introduction of the Small Commercial Yacht Code in 2024, Malta is once again reinforcing its status as a global leader in the yachting sector, this time by updating its established Commercial Yacht Code.

Malta Transport

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Electronic Certificates Introduced By The Malta Flag Registry

The Merchant Shipping Directorate has announced that the Malta Ship Registry will begin issuing electronic certificates as of the 01st of June 2025, in line with IMO guidelines on the use of electronic certificates.

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

Malta Flag – New Commercial Yacht Code

The Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a revised Commercial Yacht Code ("CYC") 2025, which will replace the current CYC 2020.

Malta Transport

FF

FFF Legal

Dark patterns : la FTC inflige 2,5 milliards à Amazon

La plateforme Amazon se retrouve dans la tourmente juridique aux Etats-Unis.

France Consumer

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Haas Avocats

MS Notice 190 – Promulgation Of The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Rules, 2025

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

Redomiliciation And Talent Empowers Cyprus' Shipping Sector

Cyprus Commercial

E&G Economides LLC

The Danish Maritime And Commercial High Court Grants Bristol-Myers Squibb A Preliminary Injunction Against Teva

Denmark Transport

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Plesner

Transport - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, October 2025

Ireland Transport

AC

Arthur Cox

Podcast Episode 2: Understanding CE Classifications For Boats

Cyprus Transport

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

IMO's Net-zero Framework: What It Means For Global Shipping

Malta Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

List Of Countries Whose Certificates Of Competency Are Presently Accepted

Cyprus Transport

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Economics Weekly Alert 32/2025

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

Sustainability In The Maritime Sector: Challenges And Opportunities

Malta Transport

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Finance Malta

Malta Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025

Malta Transport

PS

Papilio Services Limited

List Of Countries Whose Certificates Of Competency Are Presently Accepted

The Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Shipping has issued on 27 August 2025 new Circular 22/2025 in relation to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, ...

Cyprus Transport

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Economics Weekly Alert 32/2025

Ο Δείκτης Τιμών Παραγωγού στη Βιομηχανία για τον μήνα Ιούλιο 2025 έφτασε στις 122,8 μονάδες (βάση 2021=100), σημει&

Cyprus Strategy

Ki

KPMG in Cyprus

Sustainability In The Maritime Sector: Challenges And Opportunities

In May 2025, the University of Malta hosted the Maritime Platform Conference, a pivotal gathering of academics and industry professionals focused on innovation in marine and maritime sustainable developments.

Malta Transport

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Finance Malta

Malta Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025

The Malta Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025 (the "Code"), which supersedes its predecessor, the CYC 2020, entered into force on 1 July 2025 and constitutes...

Malta Transport

PS

Papilio Services Limited

Malta's CYC 2025 And SCYC: A Clear Path For Commercial Yachts

Malta Transport

CG

CSB Group

Maritime Labour Convention Amendments And Compliance Requirements For Shipping Companies

The 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) took effect in December 2024, introducing important updates to improve the rights and working conditions of seafarers globally.

Cyprus Transport

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Burden Of Proof And The International Carriage Of Goods: Insurer Succeeds In Cargo Theft Claim

On 20 May 2025, the First Hall of the Civil Court (the "Court"), delivered its judgement in the case Elmo Insurance Limited vs Jet Freight Limited and Clayton Abela Logistics Limited, touching upon the burden of proof of carriers under the International Carriage of Goods by Road Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Malta, the "CMR").

Malta Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

When Maritime Contracts Meet Real-world Risks: Lessons From The M.V. Sea Patron Case

On 15 November 2024, the First Hall of the Civil Court (the "Court") delivered its ruling in the case of Dr. Joseph Mizzi as special mandatory of Sovereign Fuels Limited vs M.V. Sea Patron (IMO 8214097)...

Worldwide Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

21 Fake Flag States, 50 Bogus Websites, One Scam Operation At The Helm

A Lloyd's List investigation has uncovered a sophisticated fake flag network linked to the same domain, which is issuing fake ship registries and seafarer certificates to sanctioned vessels worldwide.

SI

Sentient International Limited

Transport - Horizon Scanner Infrastructure, Construction, Energy: July 2025

Ireland Transport

AC

Arthur Cox

Maritime Security Onboard Yachts: A Legal Perspective On Private Security And Armed Guards

Malta Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

Malta's Cautious Stance On The Russian Oil Price Cap Reflects A Wiser EU Maritime Strategy

Malta Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

Belangrijk voor offshore-werkschepen: nieuw Kennisgroepstandpunt over de afdracht-vermindering zeescheepvaart

Netherlands Transport

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Buren

Clawback Provisions Under Maltese Law In The Scenario Of Mortgage Registration On A Maltese Flag Vessel

Malta Transport

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GTG

The EU's 17th Sanctions Package And Finland's National Implementation Of The Sanctions Criminalisation Offences Directive

Finland International

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Shipping – Malta: The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

Malta Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

Benefits Of Registering Vessels Under The Cyprus Flag

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

The Role Of Cyprus In Promoting Green Shipping And Sustainability

Cyprus Environment

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Cyprus Safety Alert For Cyprus Flagged Vessels

Cyprus Transport

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Guide To Cyprus' Small Vessel Register

Cyprus Transport

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

UNODC Office To Be Established At Malta's Global Maritime Centre

Malta Transport

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GTG

Register Your Vessel In The Cyprus Ship Registry: Key Information And Government Policy

Cyprus Transport

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Digitalisation Of Maritime Documentation By The Malta Ship Registry

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Introduces Commercial Yacht Code 2025: Key Updates You Need To Know

Malta Transport

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GTG

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Shipping Companies + Yacht Registration In Malta 2023 (Video)

ZI

Zugimpex International GmbH

Ann Fenech Discussing The Tragedy Of The Costa Concordia (Video)

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Shipping In Cyprus

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A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Yacht's Registration

AK

A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Cyprus Shipping

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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