You may have come across Turkish flags on sea vessels, but did you know what they were used for? symbolize the country Did you think he was standing there?

These flags are not hung up just like that. It is both a legal requirement and has some benefits.

First of all: which vehicles are subject to the flag requirement?

There is no rule that every seagoing vessel must fly the flag of its country, but… commercial vessels, fishing vessels and vehicles travelling in international waters must carry. On the other hand, recreational vessels such as small private boats and tour boats are not always required to fly a flag.

What exactly are these flags used for?

Flags called “ship registration flags” indicate which country the ship belongs to and which country’s laws it is subject to. Good the country where the vehicle is registered represents.

Visible on ships and of great importance in the field of maritime law Ship registration flags also have legal and commercial benefits.

What are the benefits of ship registration flags?

The country to which the flag belongs guarantees legal protection in international waters for the ship’s crew and cargo. Mostly workers’ rights and environmental protection It also includes topics such as.

Some countries offer ship owners tax exemptions or less strict regulations. register in their own registry offers. Such countries even have a name: Open Registry countries.

Countries with an open registry, such as Panama, the Marshall Islands and Liberia, often list the owners of foreign vessels in the country’s registry. As this Tax and regulatory advantage They are winning.

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