Villa Vie Residences suspended operations of its residential cruise ship Odyssey in Cambodia after rising fuel costs made the voyage financially unsustainable, requiring 203 residents to leave the ship.
Cyprus is an established maritime center, offering shipowners and yacht owners a recognized flag, efficient administrative services, a comprehensive legal framework and access to a wide range of shipping services.
The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry maintains a competitive ship registry
For shipowners, selecting the right flag is an important decision that requires careful consideration of the vessel’s profile, operational requirements and applicable regulatory framework. Equally important are the efficiency of the registration process, the availability of administrative support and the
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an 81-year-old passenger on a Windstar Cruises ship north of Puerto Rico on Monday, October 26, according to a press release by the Coast Guard.
The elderly passenger was traveling on an 8-night voyage from
Background
On 27 August 2026, the Helsinki Court of Appeal issued its decision concerning the criminal responsibility of the master (a Georgian national) and two crew members (Georgian and Indian nationals) of the vessel Eagle S (for an analysis of
Choosing the right flag for a yacht or vessel involves more than registration alone. The Barbados Maritime Ship Registry (BMSR) offers a combination of efficient registration procedures, digital documentation and established arrangements for ship mortgages and bareboat charter registration. Together
San Marino is increasingly worth considering for owners looking for a modern and accessible international registration framework, supported by digital services and an administration focused on efficient registration.
The San Marino Register caters to both the yacht and commercial shipping
Polish-registered yacht owners may have a new reason to review their registration options. Proposed changes to Poland’s registration framework, together with a dedicated San Marino transfer campaign running from 15 October to 31 December 2026, create an opportunity to assess
The 44-year-old woman who went overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas on Friday, October 9, was rescued after spending approximately 20 hours in the water, according to the Greek Coast Guard.
The woman was found floating with
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has proposed new restrictions after Spain denied port access to certain U.S.-flagged vessels. The proposal would impose a $200,000 fee each time a Spanish-flagged vessel enters a U.S. port and restrict certain imports from Spain,
