Crack down on ‘Mickey Mouse flag states’, Marshall Islands urges
- System fit for purpose despite nearly 500 stateless ships
- Third-largest player ‘can’t mess up’ by accepting bad owners
- Big three sharing information on potentially problematic vessels
The recent proliferation of substandard flags does not mean the current system of ship registries is unfit for purpose, argues Marshall Islands’ head Bill Gallagher. However, tougher port state control enforcement may be required
