The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in January published its latest Flag State Performance Table for 2020/2021, analysing how shipping registries deliver against a number of criteria such as ratification of international maritime Conventions and attendance at IMO meetings.The table shows that many of the largest flag states continue to perform to what the ICS describes as 'an exceptionally high standard' with traditional flags and open registers performing equally well.'The table clearly indicates that distinctions between "traditional" flags and open registers are no longer meaningful,' commented ICS secretary-general Guy Platten. 'Alongside several European registers, and flags such as Japan, we have seen many open registers amongst the very top performers.'
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