Tag: Italy

The Italian shipping company, RBD Armantori, located in Naples, has been officially declared bankrupt by the Court of Torre Annunziata, earlier this week. Armantori tried to create a rescue plan. Such a thing did not happen and as a result, there weren't the necessary requirements for the company to be saved.

ABS has been authorized as a Recognized Organization for Italy, giving the organization the ability to carry out statutory reviews and certifications on behalf of the Italian Flag Administration. 

The Bulgaria-flagged general cargo ship 'Seven Star' was detained in Salerno, Italy, as she was found carrying a cargo of hazardous iron waste, which is to be offloaded at the port and arrested. 

Ending the recent diplomatic dispute, France and Italy have reached an agreement on Wednesday over STX France, giving control of the French shipyard to the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, under shared ownership and strict conditions.

The containership Gustav Maersk was refloated after it grounded while transiting in the Strait of Messina, Southern Italy.

The migration incident which occured in the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday shows that Italy remains on the top of seaborne migration from Africa to Europe.

The European Commission has announced that it is stepping up its assistance to Italy.

Costa Concordia Captain sentenced to 16 years in prison

Italy has overturned a ban on cruise ships over 96,000 gross tonnage from sailing through Giudecca channel and passing St. Mark's Square

The Danish Shipowners' Association expects the new Italian presidency to take the lead in the implementation of the EU's MRV proposals, which will restrict CO2 emissions for shipping