Law 123(I)/2017 has upgraded the Department of Merchant Shipping to a deputy ministry under the direction of the newly created post of deputy minister of shipping with effect from March 1 2018.

On the 14th of May 2020, the European Commission decided to refer Cyprus to the Court of Justice of the European Union due to its failure to implement a national register of road transport companies.

he regulations define 'ocean-going commercial Cyprus ships' as Cyprus ships which carry out their usual activity outside Cyprus's territorial sea for commercial purposes.

What is the Ship Registration Process in Cyprus? The ship registration process in Cyprus is relatively straightforward and efficient. It involves the following steps...

The new reciprocal agreement on merchant shipping between Cyprus and India entered into force on 29 November 2017, replacing an earlier agreement dated 11 February 1997.

The Department of Merchant Shipping recently issued guidance regarding the use of electronic oil record books on board Cyprus-flagged vessels...

In December 2013 the Department of Merchant Shipping (DMS) announced the following new policy regarding Security Awareness Training or Security training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as amended (the Convention).

The Department of Merchant Shipping HAS recently announced how aspects of the EU Passenger Liability Regulation will be applied within Cyprus and to Cyprus-flagged ships.

The Department of Merchant Shipping of Cyprus is promoting four stages of advancement in its attempt to safeguard its competitive shipping industry on the international stage.

Further to Circular 03/2020, the Shipping Deputy Ministry has issued Circular 05/2020 informing the registered owners, charterers, shipmanagers and representative of ships flying the Cyprus flag of the following new Circular Letters

The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry recently announced a new ‘Green Incentives Programme', aiming to reward vessels which effectively reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

On 30 September 2020 the Shipping Deputy Ministry issued Circular 20/2020, notifying interested parties of the entry into force of the 2018 amendments to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention...

On Monday, November 20, 2023, the Ministry of Shipping will inaugurate the One Stop Shipping Centre (Μονοθυριδικό Ναυτιλιακό Κέντρο Εξυπηρέτησης).

An enduring image on TV screens at the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic was one of cruise ships being refused docking permission at ports around the globe.

Under the Exclusive Economic Zone and the Continental Shelf Laws 2004 and 2014, Cyprus has sovereign rights.

As of Monday 20 November, Cyprus is initiating the one-stop-shipping centre at the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, starting with matters within the purview of the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

Cyprus is one of the few shipping centres worldwide which combines an international registry of recognised prestige and quality, as well as a shipping complex with a wide range of shipping...

The Merchant Shipping (Fees and Taxing Provisions) Law (44(I)/2010) requires that in order to qualify for the tonnage tax scheme, EU-flagged ships (ie, ships lawfully registered in and flying the flag of an EU member state or any other contracting party to the European Economic Area Agreement) must account for at least a specified minimum percentage of the taxpayer's fleet.

Poland's growing maritime sector and EU membership make it an appealing choice for shipowners looking for stability and tax benefits.

A recent amendment to Cyprus Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Law (Law 86/1972) introduced through Law 146(I)/2025 and published on 25th of July 2025 brings important changes...