The Department of Merchant Shipping recently issued a circular to owners, bareboat charterers, managers and representatives of ships flying the Cyprus flag informing them of proposed implementation...

The Cyprus Department of Merchant Shipping has invited owners and operators of ships flying the Cyprus flag to submit proposals for funding under the Motorways of the Sea initiative.

In time, if all goes to plan, 11 December 2019 may come to be regarded as a watershed moment for Europe and perhaps even for the planet.

Sulphur Oxides (SOx) are emitted when marine or other liquid fuels containing Sulphur are combusted. Sulphur Oxides are air pollutants that contribute to acid deposition ...

The National Assembly of the Republic of Srpska (RS) adopted the amendments to the Air Protection Law (the Law) on 27 April 2017. With the amendments, the new Law is now harmonized...

Safety and environmental protection are vital, especially for an upcoming key player of the offshore oil and gas industry such as Cyprus.

What is the European Green Deal, and what are its goals for the European Union? In simple terms, the European Green Deal is a series of policy proposals by the European Commission...

The Department of Merchant Shipping has announced the entry into force of increased liability limits under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 (LLMC)...

A year on, the shipping industry has adapted through introduction of time charter contractual clauses spreading risk between shipowners and charterers...

The shipping industry, responsible for transporting around 90% of the world's goods, operates under a complex network of regulations designed to ensure safety, environmental protection...

Harris Kyriakides LLC contributes the Cyprus chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Environment & Climate Change Law 2020.