The development of the Flags of Convenience (FOC) system has had serious repercussions
for labour as shipowners, in search of cheaper crews, have recruited 'crews of …

This paper examines the casualty rates of flag states in order to determine whether Flags of
Convenience have a worse record than other types of register. The analysis uses the Lloyd's …

Attention has been given in recent years to the topic of international fisheries governance
and the drivers of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Issues relating to Flag …

The maritime industry plays an important role in the economic growth of a country. In recent
decades, Taiwan has faced the critical problem of flagging-out. For the future development …

In order to expand registered fleet tonnage and strengthen ship management, China began
to introduce a special tax-free ship registration (STFSR) policy in July 2007. However, more …

This chapter suggests that no other industry besides cruise tourism is more deeply rooted in,
and dependent on, globalization processes. It shows that the cruise sector is almost …

Flag selection is not just a crucial decision with regard to ship operation, but also plays an
important role in national and international maritime policy. This study uses individual ship …

Flags of convenience, a tool developed by the modern maritime business to circumvent
Western labor and tax regulations through international vessel registration, pose a …

Amidst other major changes to the food system, America witnessed an extensive
transformation of marketing within the postwar era. Specifically, the concept of convenience …

During the past decades, the focus in maritime supply chains has shifted from the individual
company to an integrated chain. It is of utmost importance that the various chain actors are …