International Relations
Cyprus participates actively in the different shipping related international fora such as The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
Furthermore, Cyprus has concluded a number of Bilateral Agreements on Merchant Shipping and a number of Double Tax Treaties.
Double Tax Treaties
The treaties also include articles on "non-discrimination", "mutual agreement procedures" and "exchange of information".
A list of the countries with which Cyprus has concluded double tax treaties is found in Appendix 1.
Merchant Shipping Agreements
The aim of these agreements is to promote friendly relations between Cyprus and other countries, explore areas of cooperation related to shipping which could benefit the economic development of both countries, and facilitate seaborne trade and employment of seamen.
These agreements contain provisions for the employment on Cyprus ships of properly qualified seamen from these countries. The terms of employment of these seamen are those approved by the competent authorities and / or seamen’s unions of their country and any disputes regarding these, may be resolved exclusively by the competent courts or Authorities of either Cyprus or their country.
Cyprus signed a number of bilateral Agreements on Merchant Shipping with a number of countries. These are listed in Appendix 9.