
Cyprus Shipping News is delighted to announce that the first CSN Cyprus ‘Current Shipping Affairs Debate’ “Are the challenges of 2024 for shipping up for debate?” is supported by Global Maritime Consultants Group and Palau International Ship Registry.
Date: 24 January 2024
Time: 16:00-19:00
Venue: Columbia Plaza, Limassol
Global Maritime Consultants Group (GMCG) The Premier Maritime and Offshore Industry Solutions Provider
A Tradition of Excellence in Global Maritime Services
Global Maritime Consultants Group (GMCG), with a distinguished history of 36 years, stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in the maritime and offshore industries. Our ISO 9001 certification underscores our commitment to quality, and over the years, we have been the choice of 4,000 ship owners and ship management firms, showcasing our expertise and trusted reputation in the industry.
Global Presence, Local Solutions
Boasting a robust network across strategic maritime centers, GMCG ensures comprehensive support and service globally. Our 19 offices located in Cyprus, China, Egypt, Greece, India, Singapore, and other key locations provide a perfect blend of global expertise and local insights. This extensive network has enabled us to serve a diverse clientele across 88 countries, offering customized, region-specific solutions while upholding global standards of excellence.
Beyond Ship Registration
GMCG stands as a leader in ship registration services, with over 30 years of excellence and an ISO 9001 certification highlighting our quality commitment. Serving over 4,000 ship owners and firms, we’re deputy registrars for various flags, including Panama, Palau, Marshall Islands, and more. Our top-3 ranking in the Panama Maritime Authority’s report exemplifies our expertise. Beyond registration, we offer a full suite of services including marine surveys, naval architecture, ship support, oil & gas engineering, field development solutions, and comprehensive digital maritime training programs, ensuring a holistic approach to our client’s need.
Diverse Expertise
Our strength at GMCG lies in our team’s diversity, comprising experienced lawyers, captains, naval architects, engineers, and surveyors. This multidisciplinary mix ensures holistic solutions for legal compliance, technical challenges, operational efficiency, and safety. Our comprehensive approach, fueled by varied perspectives, delivers innovative, client-focused solutions in the maritime and offshore industries.
Certified: ISO 9001:2015
Head Office: Cyprus, Limassol
Regional Offices: China (Shanghai, Dalian), Egypt (Alexandria), Greece (Piraeus), India (Mumbai, Cochin), Kazakhstan (Aktau), Kenya (Mombasa), Lebanon (Beirut), Mozambique (Maputo), Nigeria (Lagos), Panama (Panama City), Romania (Constanta), Singapore (Singapore), Turkey (Istanbul), UAE (Dubai), Uganda (Kampala), USA (Miami)
LinkedIn: @globalmaritimeconsultantsgroup
Palau Ship Registry (PISR)
The world’s leading Smart Registry
Palau Ship Registry (PISR) sets new standards in the maritime industry by offering smart and efficient ship registration services to shipowners and managers worldwide. With a customer-centric approach, a global presence that guarantees 24/7 service and support, and with competitive and transparent fees, PISR is the most efficient ship registry worldwide.
Join the PISR fleet and experience the difference!
Being “Smart” is the key
Through a dynamic digital portal that allows processing of all applications and workflows, the ship owner and manager have the power to process all their ship, yacht and seafarer’s inquiries to PISR, retrieve Key Performance Indicators of their fleet and have greater operational and cost-effective flexibility, with just the tap of a finger.
A truly Global Presence
PISR has expanded its horizons to provide around the clock efficient responsiveness and service delivery, with 62 Deputy Registrars in 37 countries, with cutting-edge technology and with a dedicated team of over 150 Flag State Inspectors across 65 countries.
Focus on Quality
As a quality-driven flag of confidence, PISR has developed a strong and growing reputation for high-quality ship registration services. PISR is dedicated to ensuring that ship owners and operators achieve value for money and stay ahead of their competition, always remaining compliant with the increasing global maritime regulations.
STCW White Listed
PISR is approved by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as STCW White List member state and is thus issuing seafarers’ certifications under the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Certified: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 37001:2016
Head Office: Piraeus, Greece
Regional Offices: Houston (USA), London (UK), Limassol (CY)
E: info@palaureg.com
Linkedin: @palauinternationalshipregistry
Save the date in your calendar for this promising debate “Are the challenges of 2024 for shipping up for debate?” The shipping industry will be faced with several challenges, in the year ahead with acute interest on the rising cost of fuel, the shortage of labour, the increasing complexity of regulations as well as the threat of cyberattacks. The event will provide a platform for experts to debate these challenges with the participation of the audience hoping for discussion to be an engaging after noon.
This is going to be the first CSN Cyprus ‘Current Shipping Affairs Debate’ in Limassol and we would like to invite you to support the event. There are still available sponsorships and those interested please contact us at csn@cyprusshippingnews.com.
The programme of the event is uploaded and will updated in the following website:
https://cyprusshippingevents.com/the-current-affairs-shipping-debate/
Looking forward to a very successful event in Limassol.
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