Flag State refers to the authority under which a country exercises regulatory control over the commercial vessel which is registered under its flag. This involves the inspection, certification, and issuance of safety and pollution prevention documents.
Regulations
In Canada, Transport Canada is responsible for flag state control under the Canada Shipping Act.[1]
In Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Marine Department[2] is responsible for flag state control and enforcement under the Flag State Quality Control Scheme.
In the United States Coast Guard, under the authority of various federal laws, regulations, and international conventions and treaties, the Officer in Charge Marine Inspections is responsible for the inspection of U.S. flag vessels to ensure compliance operating throughout the world.
In Vanuatu, the Vanuatu Maritime Authority has the responsibility to enforce maritime laws and exercise flag state control.[3]
References
Canada shipping act is now called canada shipping act, 2001
See also
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