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On 21 October 2020 the admiralty division of the Supreme Court issued a judgment (in Admiralty Action 6/2020) confirming that a warrant of arrest may only be issued only in in rem proceedings...

The Department of Merchant Shipping recently issued an updated list of countries whose certificates of competency are recognised by Cyprus ...

The conflict involving Iraq, Israel, and the United States is having a significant impact on the global shipping industry. This is mainly because the Middle East is a very important region for both trade and energy supplies...

The country's international ship register is the 11th largest in the world.

During the elections of the 33rd General Assembly of the IMO, which took place in London, on Friday, 1 December 2023, Cyprus was re-elected as a Member of the Council in Category C...

At its May 2012 session, the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organisation adopted amendments to Regulation III/20.11.2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974.

The Department of Merchant Shipping (DMS) has announced changes to the application procedure and application forms for the issue, renewal and replacement of endorsements attesting the recognition of non-Cyprus certificates of competency under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, as amended.

In time charterparties, disputes may usually arise as to deductions made from charter hire in relation to an alleged underperformance of the vessel.

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 boasts the 11th largest merchant fleet globally and the 3rd largest fleet in the European Union, comprising over 2200 ocean-going vessels totaling 21 million gross tons.

The Department of Merchant Shipping recently published new guidelines regarding the periodic inspection and maintenance of safety equipment.

The Department of Merchant Shipping has issued a circular to owners, operators and managers of Cyprus ships informing them of the recent enactment of the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions or Decisions (Sanctions) and the European Union Council Decisions and Regulations (Restrictive Measures) Law of 2016.

AGP Law can offer a range of legal services to shipping companies and ship management companies, including: Formation and Registration of Shipping Companies: We can assist with the formation...

Asian shipowners benefit from tax incentives, strong government support, and international prestige.

In response to the volatile security situation in Israel, and while the backlog of ships at Israeli ports grows, on the 25th October 2023 the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus...

Cyprus has one of the largest registered merchant fleets in the world, being at the same time a well-established shipping and ship management center, located close to the Suez Canal.

The department will consider no applications for the use of services on board a Cypriot ship involving security guards or firearms that are not recorded on the private ship security company's certificate.