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For the past 50 years Cyprus has developed into a formidable maritime centre, renowned for its high quality shipping services.

The categorization of flags for ships – White, Grey, and Black – serves as a crucial indicator of the safety and regulatory standards of a vessel's flag state.

Over the past few decades, Cyprus' shipping sector has evolved into one of the most successful industries of the island, steadily rendering Cyprus...

In the absence of express provisions in a bill of lading (or charterparty), by what means will the proper law of the contract be determined?

In the event of a collision, grounding or other major casualty, what are the key provisions that will impact upon the liability and response of interested parties?

Boating is for many people a hobby, for some others a practical means of transport, and in some cases, a profession. With thousands of vessels navigating the waterways of Europe...

Cyprus is a great Maritime hub and a Tax friendly destination allowing shipping companies worldwide to relocate their operations and bases.

Measures adopted by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works of the Republic of Cyprus

Cyprus has without a doubt developed to be one of the most attractive shipping centres in the world with its ship registry today ranking tenth among international fleets.

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, ...

EU Membership: Provides access to European maritime laws and markets, enhancing regulatory stability and compliance.

We explore the general legal aspects of the conflicting positions between Cyprus and Turkey relating to Cyprus' exclusive economic zone and the exploration for natural gas.

Cyprus administers a major international registry within the European Union and controls one of the world's largest merchant fleets. This presently comprises 1,084 ocean going ships of total gross tonnage 21,283,373.

The Cypriot merchant fleet ranks among the 10 largest fleets in the world and ranks third in the European Union, with 12 per cent of the total fleet of the 27 Member States of the EU. It has 1,857 ocean-going vessels of a GT exceeding 21 million.

On 3 February 2020 the SDM issued the Circular 3/2020, through which strongly encouraged all owners, bareboat charterers and managers of ships flying the Cyprus Flag to promulgate information ...

I am pleased to introduce our guide to the international tax and business environment in Cyprus.

Cyprus is one of the main centres for shipping services in the world. It currently ranks 6th according to the Lloyd’s Register list of leading maritime nations with around 1407 vessels under the Cyprus flag, totalling around 23 million gross tonnage.

Cyprus is one of the main centres for shipping services in the world. It currently ranks 6th according to the Lloyd’s Register list of leading maritime nations with around 1407 vessels under the Cyprus flag, totalling around 23 million gross tonnage.