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Shipping Deputy Ministry

Shipping Deputy Ministry

The Shipping Deputy Ministry was created on 1st March 2018 as an autonomous Deputy Ministry, dedicated entirely to the Cyprus Maritime Industry. The Department of Merchant Shipping which was functioning as a distinct entity in the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works since 1977 has been integrated into the Shipping Deputy Ministry. Previously, maritime services were being provided through a function operating under the Department of Ports.

Cyprus is firmly established as a world class international maritime centre, combining both a sovereign flag and a resident shipping industry, which is renowned for its high quality services and standards of safety.

Cyprus fleet ranks among the top leading fleets worldwide and third in the European Union. At the same time, Cyprus has an integrated maritime cluster with more than 150 shipping companies.

The Shipping Deputy Ministry is responsible for the development of maritime activities which include:

  • Registration of ships,
  • Administration and enforcement of the Merchant Shipping Laws,
  • Control of ships and enforcement of international conventions ratified by the Government of Cyprus,
  • Protection of the marine environment,
  • Vessel traffic monitoring in the sea around Cyprus and information system implementation,
  • Monitoring the conditions of living and work on board Cyprus Ships,
  • Registration, training and certification of seafarers,
  • Control of Coastal passenger vessels and small craft,
  • Continuous updating of the merchant shipping legislation and its harmonization with that of the European Union,
  • Coordination of the EU Integrated Maritime Policy,
  • Administration of the State Aid Scheme for Maritime Transport and the Tonnage Tax System,
  • Promotion of Cyprus as an International Registry and a base for international maritime operations

Insights | 16 December 2023

Marina Hadjimanolis

Marina Hadjimanolis
Articles | 24 August 2022

Shipping leaders meet again in person at the Maritime Cyprus 2022 Conference

Shipping leaders meet again in person at the Maritime Cyprus 2022 Conference
Articles | 23 April 2021

Cyprus Incentivises Registration For Yachts And Mega Yachts

Articles | 05 April 2021

Cyprus Shipping Strategy – Consultation Campaign

Cyprus Shipping Strategy – Consultation Campaign
Articles | 24 February 2021

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry proposes foundation for global seafarers vaccination programme

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry proposes foundation for global seafarers vaccination programme
Articles | 26 January 2021

Tonnage Tax Reductions of up to 30% with New Cyprus Green Incentives Programme

Articles | 24 September 2020

Cyprus SDM supports World Maritime Day with plans for new green incentives & continuing efforts to facilitate crew changes

Cyprus SDM supports World Maritime Day with plans for new green incentives & continuing efforts to facilitate crew changes
Articles | 01 March 2018

NATASA PILIDES APPOINTED CYPRUS DEPUTY MINISTER OF SHIPPING

Articles | 11 December 2015

DMS Director “International Personality of the Year"

Articles | 29 January 2015

Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou nominated for the positionof Secretary-General of IMO

Marina Hadjimanolis

Marina Hadjimanolis

Deputy Minister

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Publications

  • Leading the Way 2024

    Leading the Way 2024

  • SDM: Guide to Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (TTS)

    SDM: Guide to Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (TTS)

  • SDM: Discover Maritime Cyprus

    SDM: Discover Maritime Cyprus

  • SDM: Cyprus: a sovereign flag - An International Maritime Centre

    SDM: Cyprus: a sovereign flag - An International Maritime Centre

  • SDM: Guide to Ship Registration and Related Matters (2020)

    SDM: Guide to Ship Registration and Related Matters (2020)

Contact Information

Limassol (head office)

Kyllinis street, Mesa Geitonia 4007 Limassol

Tel: (+357) 25 848 100
Email: maritimeadmin@dms.gov.cy
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