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EU ETS – CUS PROPOSAL

  • 17 January 2021
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ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ - Ο “ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩΝ ΠΛΗΡΩΝΕΙ”

  • 27 June 2022
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Upcoming Events

7 November 2024 - AMVER Awards Ceremony 2024

The Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Limassol, in cooperation with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and Cyprus Union of Shipowners have the pleasure of inviting you to the AMVER Awards Ceremony 2024, to be held on Thursday, 7th November 2024 at 18:00 hours at the Amathus Beach Hotel in Limassol.
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5 - 8 October 2025 - Maritime Cyprus 2025

The next “Maritime Cyprus” Conference is scheduled to take place in Limassol, between 5th and 8th October 2025. The Maritime Cyprus Conference is an established biennial event organised by...
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Latest Newsletters

CUS NEWS REPORT FOR WEEK 44 OF 2024

  • 3 November 2024
26 th October 2024 – 1 st November 2024 LOCAL NEWS No news reported. INTERNATIONAL NEWS 1. Upcoming hearings of Commissioner designates – Written answers by Commissioners – designates to MEPs As...
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Latest Press Releases

19 September 2024 – CUS Dinner with H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides – Cyprus Tower, Kifisia

  • 19 September 2024
19 Σεπτεμβρίου 2024 ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ ΕΤΗΣΙΑ ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΣΥΝΕΛΕΥΣΗ ΚΥΠΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΕΝΩΣΗΣ...
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Latest Publications

Οι παγκόσμιες προκλήσεις στη ναυτιλία, οι ασύμμετρες απειλές και η πράσινη μετάβαση

  • 1 October 2024
Οι παγκόσμιες προκλήσεις στη ναυτιλία, οι ασύμμετρες απειλές και η πράσινη...
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About Cyprus Union Of Shipowners (CUS)

Cyprus: Sovereign EU State with Quality Registry

Who We Are

The Cyprus Union of Shipowners is the major representative organization of the international shipping community with vessels under the Cyprus Flag. Over the years, the Cyprus Union of Shipowners has managed to register under its membership the vast majority of the Cyprus Flag ships. The CUS provides, in all shipping related matters, a strong voice and represents the interest of its members in Cyprus, Greece, U.K. and other European countries.
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We Focus On

Being the Cyprus Ambassador of Shipping both nationally and internationally. Representing its members before all Trade Unions as well as the International Tradeworkers Federation (I.T.F). Signing private Bilateral Labour Agreements with local Labour Unions in coordination and with the approval of the appropriate Cypriot Ministry with an aim to provide its members with highly competitive Seafarers pay-scales.
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Why Cyprus

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Double tax treaties
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Merchant shipping bilateral agreements
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Exit tax rules
  • A leading maritime cluster encompassing the full range of shipping and shipping related activities.
  • The largest ship management centre in Europe and among the top 5 in the world.
  • Business friendly common law jurisdiction.
  • Comprehensive and favourable Tonnage Tax System, approved by the European Union, applicable to Ship Owners, Charterers and Ship managers.
  • More than 60 Double Tax Avoidance Treaties.
  • Strategic location with easy access to markets.
  • Ideal time zone for running international operations.
  • Highly skilled and multilingual shipping workforce.
  • Value for money professional services of excellent quality.
  • Top quality public services to the shipping industry 24/7.
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CUS Memberships

  • Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)

    The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a private corporate body functioning under special law and is financially independent, free of any influence by the state. The Chamber is funded by its members’ subscription fees and through income generated from a number of services it provides.
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  • Cyprus Marine Club (CMC)

    The Cyprus Marine Club is a non-profit organisation that embraces and encourages a plethora of maritime industry stakeholders for friendly membership. Shipowners, Shipmanagers, Crew Managers, Service Providers & Suppliers, Agents, Terminal Operators, Legal and Financial and more, come together with a focused effort to promote and celebrate the Cyprus maritime industry and share experiences.
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  • European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA)

    The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) is the voice of the European shipping industry. Founded in 1965 as “Comité des Associations d'Armateurs des Communautés Européennes (CAACE)”, ECSA promotes the interests of 21 member associations of the EU and Norway. ECSA strives for a regulatory environment that fosters the international competitiveness of European shipping.
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  • Propeller Club, Port of Limassol

    The International Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Limassol, was founded on 1 November 2023. The Club is part of the International Propeller Club of the United States, the largest network of individuals dedicated to the enhancement and well-being of all interests of the maritime community on a national and international basis. It is an autonomous non-profit organization, collectively controlled by a board of nine volunteer governors, elected by members every two years.
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  • WISTA Cyprus

    Formed in 1974, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) is a global organisation connecting female executives and decision-makers around the world. WISTA International serves as a connector for its network of more than 4,300 female professionals from all sectors of the maritime industry.
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Our Motto: Promote the Cyprus flag Safeguard the interests of the Cyprus Flag Shipowners