Cambodia ends flag of convenience scheme

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Cambodia has scrapped its flag of convenience scheme following pressure from the EU and an inability to police foreign-owned ships using the country’s flag. No foreign ships may now sail under Cambodia’s flag – although according to the Phnom Penh Post, more than 35 were still operating on the date the scheme ended. However, the government has ordered that ports no longer grant them access, and has informed the IMO.

Cambodia suffered a series of problems with ships which violated the law. ...