The latest tables includes new states, Moldova and Sierra Leone, which it says are becoming increasingly popular with a number of shipowners worldwide. According to the tables, the new flag states join the ranks of flags such as Bolivia, Cambodia and Mongolia, which have been experiencing a somewhat patchy performance of late.<\/p>\n
ICS says that, in today\u2019s modern global industry, distinctions between traditional flags and open registers are increasingly meaningless and unhelpful. Its latest table highlights the fact that a number of open registers like Liberia and the Bahamas are amongst the top performers alongside many European flags like Japan, Honk Kong and Singapore.<\/p>\n
Simon Bennett, director of external relations, ICS, said: \u201cOur table is intended to encourage shipowners to maintain a dialogue with their flag administrations to effect any improvements that might be necessary in the interests of safety, the environment and decent working conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n
ICS has stressed that the table information should be regarded only as potential positive indicators and that there may be a valid reason why some states are flagging, for example, too few port calls on certain port state control \u2018white lists\u2019, or not yet ratified recently adopted international conventions.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cThe absence of a couple of positive indicators is probably not very important. But if a flag is lacking a large number of positive indicators then shipowners may want to ask serious questions.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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