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The Harbours Bill 2008

On 31 July 2008, the Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey T.D., announced the publication of the Harbours (Amendment) Bill, 2008. The proposed new legislation is aimed at helping Ireland’s ten state port companies to grow and develop their business into the future.

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Recent decision of the Irish Admiralty Court on the arrest of a vessel / stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration clause – the MV Sonata

In a judgement delivered by the Admiralty Judge, Mr. Justice Butler on 7 March 2007, the Irish Admiralty Court refused to grant a stay of proceedings pursuant to Section 5 of the Arbitration Act, 1980. The MV Sonata was arrested by order of the Admiralty Division of the High Court in Ireland on the 29 January 2007.

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Vessel Registration in Ireland

Minister for Transport, Mr. Noel Dempsey, T.D., launched a public consultation document on the registration of vessels on the Irish flag on 1 May 2008

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Ireland's Shipping Tonnage Tax Regime

Ireland continues to attract inward investment from international shipping companies which are looking to avail of Ireland’s favourable tonnage tax regime. We thought it would be useful to, once again, remind you of some of the key advantages of Ireland’s tonnage tax regime, compared to other jurisdictions.

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Matheson Ormsby Prentice sponsored 2nd Annual Marine Money Dublin Ship Finance and Investment Forum

Matheson Ormsby Prentice’s Shipping Law Group sponsored the 2nd Annual Marine Money Dublin Ship Finance and Investment Forum held on 11 November 2008

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Irish Exporters Association (IEA) launch its Trade and Transport Analysis 2008 sponsored by Matheson Ormsby Prentice

Matheson Ormsby Prentice sponsored the launch on 22 October 2008 of the Irish Exporter’s Association Trade and Transport Analysis 2008. The Minister for Transport, Mr. Noel Dempsey T.D. officiated at the launch at the offices of Matheson Ormsby Prentice.

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IN THIS ISSUE

• The Harbours Bill 2008
• Recent decision of the Irish Admiralty Court on the arrest of a vessel / stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration clause – the MV Sonata
• Vessel Registration in Ireland
• Ireland's Shipping Tonnage Tax Regime
• Matheson Ormsby Prentice sponsored 2nd Annual Marine Money Dublin Ship Finance and Investment Forum
• Irish Exporters Association (IEA) launch its Trade and Transport Analysis 2008 sponsored by Matheson Ormsby Prentice