The JSR took a giant stride in its bid to expand in the Far East following a successful three-pronged marketing offensive in Hong Kong, Singapore
and China.

Eric Deans, Registrar General at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (which administers the JSR) met with ship owners, class, lawyers and other key stakeholders during an extended tour of a region the JSR is keen to serve.

The acceleration of the Chinese economy, which is widely tipped to outflank the US by 2020, will open up avenues for the JSR in the Far East. The JSR feels its quality brand is ideally positioned to provide niche services to ship owners throughout
the region.

The recent appointment of Allen Walters as a Deputy Registrar for Singapore is a sure sign of the JSR’s commitment to this area.

During his visit to the Far East, Mr Deans accepted an invitation to make a presentation at “The Future of Ship Registers” conference in Hong Kong.

The conference attracted delegates from around the world and provided the JSR with the chance to contribute to the debate on major issues facing the shipping industry today.