foreign-flag vessel

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• foreign-flag — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : registered under a foreign flag used of a ship or airplane or of its owner foreign flag competitors foreign flag lines flying into the country * * * /fawr in flag , for /, adj. 1. (of a vessel or aircraft) having a registry …   Useful english dictionary

• foreign-flag — /fawr in flag , for /, adj. 1. (of a vessel or aircraft) having a registry under a nationality other than one s own: rivalry between U.S. flag freighters and foreign flag ships. 2. (esp. of a ship) owned by a national of one country and… …   Universalium

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• flag of convenience — n. the flag of the foreign country in which a fishing vessel, tanker, etc. is registered, usually so as to avoid taxes, regulations, etc. in the home country of the vessel s owner …   English World dictionary

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• vessel — A ship, brig, sloop, or other craft used, or capable of being used, in navigation on water. In order to be a vessel, for purposes of an action under Jones Act, the structure s purpose must to some reasonable degree be the transportation of… …   Black's law dictionary

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• flag, law of — In maritime law, the law of that nation or country whose flag is flown by a particular vessel. A shipowner who sends his vessel into a foreign port gives notice by his flag to all who enter into contracts with the master that he intends the law… …   Black's law dictionary

• flag, law of — In maritime law, the law of that nation or country whose flag is flown by a particular vessel. A shipowner who sends his vessel into a foreign port gives notice by his flag to all who enter into contracts with the master that he intends the law… …   Black's law dictionary