flag-of-convenience

Whether or not the problems found in July contributed to the navigational error in October or the subsequent loss of cargo, experts say the Australian records paint a picture of an aging ship in poor repair and highlight a dangerous cost-cutting culture under the so-called flag-of-convenience system.

The Seattle Times 2011

A sandstone imported surnamed Cheng said that as Taichung Mayor Jason Hu 胡志強 launched the Da Bang Ship, a flag-of-convenience ship carrying sandstone, at Taichung harbor on Dec. 15, marking the commencement of cross-strait shipping links, Da Bang Ship was denied entry of Huangpu port in southern China on its second voyage even though it has “direct shipping permit” issued by Taichung Harbor Bureau.

Gravelly Voices Michael Turton 2009

A sandstone imported surnamed Cheng said that as Taichung Mayor Jason Hu 胡志強 launched the Da Bang Ship, a flag-of-convenience ship carrying sandstone, at Taichung harbor on Dec. 15, marking the commencement of cross-strait shipping links, Da Bang Ship was denied entry of Huangpu port in southern China on its second voyage even though it has “direct shipping permit” issued by Taichung Harbor Bureau.

Gravelly Voices Michael Turton 2009

A sandstone imported surnamed Cheng said that as Taichung Mayor Jason Hu 胡志強 launched the Da Bang Ship, a flag-of-convenience ship carrying sandstone, at Taichung harbor on Dec. 15, marking the commencement of cross-strait shipping links, Da Bang Ship was denied entry of Huangpu port in southern China on its second voyage even though it has “direct shipping permit” issued by Taichung Harbor Bureau.

Archive 2009-01-01 Michael Turton 2009

A sandstone imported surnamed Cheng said that as Taichung Mayor Jason Hu 胡志強 launched the Da Bang Ship, a flag-of-convenience ship carrying sandstone, at Taichung harbor on Dec. 15, marking the commencement of cross-strait shipping links, Da Bang Ship was denied entry of Huangpu port in southern China on its second voyage even though it has “direct shipping permit” issued by Taichung Harbor Bureau.

Archive 2009-01-01 Michael Turton 2009

Twenty flag-of-convenience ships owned by a Taiwan company are banned to enter Chinese ports beginning next January 1, according to Chinese-language newspaper Liberty Times.

Gravelly Voices Michael Turton 2009

Twenty flag-of-convenience ships owned by a Taiwan company are banned to enter Chinese ports beginning next January 1, according to Chinese-language newspaper Liberty Times.

Archive 2009-01-01 Michael Turton 2009

Mr. Garin explains the flag-of-convenience system, by which cruise lines register their ships in countries like Liberia or Panama and “enjoy virtually every benefit and protection of operating as an American company … without being asked to shoulder any of the responsibilities commonly understood to accompany the privilege.”

Bloated Leisure Activity Under Critical Scrutiny 2005

Capetown Maru was an old flag-of-convenience freighter painted white and rust orange.

Spin 2005

Mr. Garin explains the flag-of-convenience system, by which cruise lines register their ships in countries like Liberia or Panama and “enjoy virtually every benefit and protection of operating as an American company … without being asked to shoulder any of the responsibilities commonly understood to accompany the privilege.”

Bloated Leisure Activity Under Critical Scrutiny 2005