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Federal Maritime Commission Launches Probe into Impact of Foreign Vessel Flagging on U.S. Trade
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission commenced a nonadjudicatory investigation examining if certain foreign vessel flagging laws, including those associated with so-called 'flags of convenience,' alongside competitive strategies by owners and operators of foreign-flagged ships, are contributing to adv…
Tuesday, June 2, 2026