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flag of convenience

the grant of a shipping ‘flag’ by a country to a non-national vessel owner. Flags of convenience are usually issued by countries not noted for their participation in international treaties governing shipping rights, and while the ‘flag’ establishes the legal credentials of the ship it often acts as a cloak for illegal activities (e.g. catching fish in unauthorized waters).

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He raises the issue of ships registered under flags of convenience, and the fact that some of the registering countries accept no responsibility for the ships.

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As a result, flags of convenience and false certificates for merchant navy officers were the issues that most needed to be tackled.

Prestige inquiry--EP

REPORTS show that more than half the 53 merchant vessels chartered for the present conflict with Iraq are operating under flags of convenience (a ship that flies the flag of a country other than the country of ownership) with only eight of the others flying the British Red Ensign flag.

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