Top 10 flag states 2021
The only change to the listing order from last year came from China, which squeezed past The Bahamas into seventh place. It registered the second-biggest gain in this year’s ranking
The biggest rise in registrations came from Liberia, which is closing the gap with top spot holder Panama. The Liberian registry, led by Alfonso Castillero, surpassed the 200m gt mark as it grew its tanker fleet, mainly thanks to the influx of newbuildings