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  • Representing the interests of
    CYPRUS FLAG SHIPOWNERS
    worldwide
  • Representing the interests of
    CYPRUS FLAG SHIPOWNERS
    worldwide
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CUS News Reports

CUS NEWS REPORT FOR WEEK 37 OF 2026

  • 14 September 2026
5 th September 2026 – 12 th September 2026 LOCAL NEWS 1. The Deputy Minister of Shipping pays an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain The Deputy Minister of Shipping, Mrs. Marina Hadjimanolis,...
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CUS NEWS REPORT FOR WEEK 36 OF 2026

  • 7 September 2026
29 th August 2026 – 04 th September 2026 LOCAL NEWS 1. Submission of Due Annual Reports and Corresponding Financial Statements - Extension On the 4 th September 2026, with respect to Companies,...
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CUS NEWS REPORT FOR WEEK 35 OF 2026

  • 31 August 2026
2 2 nd August 2026 – 28 th August 2026 LOCAL NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS 1. OFAC: Iran-related Sanctions On 24 August, OFAC issued new Iran-related sanctions targeting a broad range of entities and...
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CUS NEWS REPORT FOR WEEK 34 OF 2026

  • 23 August 2026
15 th August 2026 – 21 st August 2026 LOCAL NEWS 1. Limassol to host EU maritime ministers from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy On the 21 st August 2026, the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministe, Ms....
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CYPRUS UNION OF SHIPOWNERS (CUS)

Cyprus: Sovereign EU State with Quality Registry
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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SHIPPING REPRESENTATION
Nationally & Internationally
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TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION
Trade Unions & I.T.F.
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BILATERAL LABOUR AGREEMENTS
Local Labour Unions
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SEAFARERS PAY-SCALES
Competitive Pay-Scales

Why Cyprus

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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

  • Bimco

    BIMCO's 2,100 members cover 64% of the world's tonnage and consist of local, global, small, and large companies. From our offices in Athens, Brussels, Copenhagen, Houston, London, Shanghai and Singapore we aim to help build a resilient industry in a sustainable future whilst protecting world trade. We do this by finding practical solutions for our members to help them manage risk in a changing world.
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  • 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