Ministry of Shipping Archives - LoveCyprus | We Love Cyprus and you will Love it too. https://www.lovecyprus.com.cy/tag/ministry-of-shipping/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:30:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://www.lovecyprus.com.cy/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-LoveCyprus_Favicon-32x32.png Ministry of Shipping Archives - LoveCyprus | We Love Cyprus and you will Love it too. https://www.lovecyprus.com.cy/tag/ministry-of-shipping/ 32 32 Cyprus no longer part of the Targeted Flag List of the US Coastguard, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry says https://www.lovecyprus.com.cy/cyprus-flag/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:25:32 +0000 https://www.lovecyprus.com.cy/?p=14652 The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) announced that, based on the outcome of the US Government’s 2019 Annual Report on Port State Control, Cyprus is no longer part of the Targeted […]

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]]> The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) announced that, based on the outcome of the US Government’s 2019 Annual Report on Port State Control, Cyprus is no longer part of the Targeted Flag List of the United States Coastguard (USCG) in relation to the safety performance of flag administrations.
  
The three-year average detention ratio of Cyprus for the period 2017-2019 was 0.96% compared to an average USCG ratio of 1.08%.  In 2019, the annual detention ratio of Cyprus ships was reduced to 0.55%, down from 1.79% in 2018, while the USCG’s 2019 ratio was 1.12%, a relevant announcement notes.
 
This enhanced track record is the result of a comprehensive National Shipping Strategy which the Shipping Deputy Ministry has been implementing since its inception in order to cement its position as one of the world’s top flag administrations and as a leading shipping cluster, it is added. Whilst from a practical point of view, this may lead to fewer inspections for Cyprus vessels at US ports, it adds to the flag’s status as a high-quality flag which is consistently part of the “white lists” of the Paris and Tokyo MoU’s, the Deputy Ministry says.
  
Natasa Pilides, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, said that “the Shipping Deputy Ministry has always focused on providing a high-quality service and will continue to focus on providing tailored, trusted services to all our collaborators while ensuring safety, security and environmental protection. Over the past few years the Shipping Deputy Ministry has introduced a host of new applications on its website ranging from the electronic seafarers’ management system to the electronic verification of certificates, the online submission and management of tax returns, a tax calculator and an interactive career platform for seafarers.”
  
“We are pleased that our strategy has significantly improved our offering to ship owners and enhanced safety as reflected in the reduced detention ratio. An automated port state control system as well as an online ship registration application are also under development, aiming to further reduce bureaucracy and enhance our one-stop service”Pilides continued.
  
Committed to safeguarding and enhancing the competitiveness of the Cyprus maritime cluster, the Shipping Deputy Ministry has obtained the approval of the EU for the prolongation of its tonnage tax system for another 10 years, the announcement notes.
 
The SDM has taken steps to promote maritime education in Cyprus, whilst marine and maritime innovation has acquired new momentum with the set-up of the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute. Cyprus takes pride in its role as a member of the IMO Council and as an EU member, striving to contribute to shaping international policies for greener, smarter and safer shipping, the SDM announcement concludes.

Source: CNA

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]]> Deputy Shipping Minister: Cyprus – Greece ferry connection to be approved by the end of March https://www.lovecyprus.com.cy/deputy-shipping-minister-cyprus-greece-ferry-connection-to-be-approved-by-the-end-of-march/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:22:41 +0000 https://www.lovecyprus.com.cy/?p=14127 Cyprus Deputy Shipping Minister, Natasa Pilides, said on Wednesday that she expected a ferry connection between Cyprus and Greece to be approved by the Directorate-General for Competition of the European […]

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]]> Cyprus Deputy Shipping Minister, Natasa Pilides, said on Wednesday that she expected a ferry connection between Cyprus and Greece to be approved by the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission by the end of March. She added that soon after the EU approval the Ministry would be ready to proceed with an open tender.

Speaking during a press conference where the annual report for 2019 of the Deputy Ministry of Shipping was presented, Pilides said that she had contacts with EU officials two weeks ago, who as she said, “understand, that the issue of the Cyprus-Greece ferry connection is a high priority for us”.

In addition, Pilides said that there’s interest for the ferry connection from several companies from Cyprus, Greece, Germany and Spain.

Concerning the impact on shipping industry from the spread of the coronavirus, the Deputy Minister said that there will certainly be impacts on international trade and consequently on shipping. Regarding Cyprus`s actions on the issue, Pilides said that the country has issued a circular advising companies on the safe approach of ports in high risk areas, to safeguard the health of seafarers, crews and passengers.

Asked on the role of her Ministry on immigration, she referred on the operation of a 24-hour monitoring center and said that there are inspectors from the Deputy Ministry who carry out the monitoring locally, while there’s also monitoring on international level through collaborations and  international systems.

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On the development of Cyprus’ shipping registry, Pilides stressed that the efforts aim to ensure competitiveness, upgrade services, help the transition to the digital age, promote Blue Growth as well as improving safety levels and protecting the environment.

Regarding the attraction of companies, the Deputy Minister of Shipping said that about 120 companies are under Cyprus tax system and noted that the companies that own ships show a “steady and significant increase” with over 120 shipowners operating in Cyprus, while around 50 companies are shipmanagers, thus Cyprus ranks first in the EU in terms of  this activity.

She also pointed out that Cyprus has the ability to attract companies from many parts of the world and not just the country’s traditional markets.

 The Deputy Minister underlined the importance of the fact that the companies located in Cyprus are truly established, increasing their know-how and staff and underlined that Cyprus should increase training in maritime jobs.

She also referred to measures to improve the competitiveness of the Cyprus shipping registry by revising its pricing policy and simplifying ship registration procedures.

At the same time, she said that strengthening co-operation with other states is a key priority of the Deputy Ministry, aiming to strengthen Cyprus`s role in the European and international decision-making process.


The Deputy Minister also underlined the re-election of Cyprus to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the years 2020-2021, with 140 votes.

Source: CNA

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