What is difference between a Flag State and Port State?

Flag State is a Nation that grants legal permission to a private ship or a boat to fly its national flag on registered ships or boats

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For instance, if a ship or a boat is registered with India, it holds legal permission to fly the country’s national flag to showcase its registration with the country

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Flag State ensures safety standards via inspection of the registered ships or boats and collects taxes from vessels

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Flag State inspects the pollution levels to mitigate environmental impact

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Flag State inspects the pollution levels to mitigate environmental impact

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PSC has authority to detain or restrict non-compliant ships and can inspect ships regardless of their flag to ensure international safety standards

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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) details inspection guidelines and detained vessels

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MoU regions, managed by International Maritime Organization (IMO), facilitate communication among ports

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IMO issues international guidelines for PSC inspections

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Flag State is a Nation that grants legal permission to a private ship or a boat to fly its national flag on registered ships or boats

For instance, if a ship or a boat is registered with India, it holds legal permission to fly the country’s national flag to showcase its registration with the country

Flag State ensures safety standards via inspection of the registered ships or boats and collects taxes from vessels

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Flag State inspects the pollution levels to mitigate environmental impact

PSC has authority to detain or restrict non-compliant ships and can inspect ships regardless of their flag to ensure international safety standards

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) details inspection guidelines and detained vessels

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