flag of convenience
noun phrase
: registry of a merchant ship under a foreign flag in order to profit from less restrictive regulations
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The typical Russian shadow tanker is owned by a special purpose vehicle, for instance in the Marshall Islands; sails under a flag of convenience such as that of Panama or Liberia; and is managed by a company based in the United Arab Emirates.
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Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Feb. 2025
Only two percent of shipping worldwide sails under the American flag, with the rest sailing under flags of convenience.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 8 Aug. 2023
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Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Feb. 2025
Only two percent of shipping worldwide sails under the American flag, with the rest sailing under flags of convenience.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 8 Aug. 2023
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“Flag of convenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flag%20of%20convenience. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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