Sierra Leone and Moldova, identified along with Tanzania and Tuvalu as flag states having been approached by Iranian shipping companies, have confirmed they have delisted all Iranian vessels.
Upon discovery that the National Iranian Tanker Company has reflagged some of its vessels with Tanzania and Tuvalu, the US has taken action in urging the registries to drop the vessels.
As it experiences tax system changes, the International Business Centre of Madeira, which oversees the Madeira ship registry, is embarking on a promotional campaign across Europe and the Americas.
The Maritime Authority of New Zealand has implemented legislation requiring fishing vessels operating in local waters to be flagged nationally within the next four years.
The Maritime Authority of New Zealand has implemented legislation requiring fishing vessels operating in local waters to be flagged nationally within the next four years.