Top 100 Flag States

Flag states play a critical role in global maritime shipping, representing the country under whose laws a vessel is registered and operated. The choice of a flag state can impact everything from regulatory compliance to tax structures and operational flexibility. In this guide, we present the top 100 flag states ordered by the estimated number of registered vessels, providing a snapshot of the global maritime landscape. Whether you’re a shipowner, fleet manager, or maritime enthusiast, understanding the significance of these flag states can help navigate the complexities of international shipping.

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1. Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, tankers, container ships

2. Bahamas 🇧🇸

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,600 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Cruise ships, bulk carriers, tankers

3. Barbados 🇧🇧

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, tankers

4. Belgium 🇧🇪

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Chemical tankers, container ships

5. Bermuda 🇧🇲

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 800 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Container ships, oil tankers

6. Bolivia 🇧🇴

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 600 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Small general cargo, fishing vessels

7. Brazil 🇧🇷

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Offshore supply vessels, general cargo ships

8. Cambodia 🇰🇭

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 700 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

9. Canada 🇨🇦

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Icebreakers, bulk carriers

10. Cayman Islands 🇰🇾

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Yachts, oil tankers

11. China 🇨🇳

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 3,200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, container ships, tankers

12. Comoros 🇰🇲

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 800 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

13. Croatia 🇭🇷

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Passenger ships, general cargo

14. Cyprus 🇨🇾

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,800 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, container ships, oil tankers

15. Denmark 🇩🇰

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 700 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Container ships, offshore vessels

16. Dominica 🇩🇲

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, small bulk carriers

17. Ecuador 🇪🇨

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Fishing vessels, small cargo ships

18. Egypt 🇪🇬

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 900 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

19. Faroe Islands 🇫🇴

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Fishing vessels, cargo ships

20. France 🇫🇷

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, container ships, offshore vessels

21. Germany 🇩🇪

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 2,200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Container ships, bulk carriers, tankers

22. Gibraltar 🇬🇮

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 800 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Yachts, bulk carriers, oil tankers

23. Greece 🇬🇷

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,900 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, oil tankers, container ships

24. Honduras 🇭🇳

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Small cargo ships, fishing vessels

25. Hong Kong 🇭🇰

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 3,000 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, container ships, oil tankers

26. India 🇮🇳

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, tankers, offshore vessels

27. Indonesia 🇮🇩

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,800 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers, tankers

28. Ireland 🇮🇪

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Fishing vessels, general cargo

29. Isle of Man 🇮🇲

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,000 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Yachts, bulk carriers, oil tankers

30. Italy 🇮🇹

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Cruise ships, container ships, oil tankers

31. Jamaica 🇯🇲

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

32. Japan 🇯🇵

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 2,600 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, container ships, tankers

33. Kiribati 🇰🇮

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 600 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

34. Kuwait 🇰🇼

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Oil tankers, bulk carriers

35. Latvia 🇱🇻

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, fishing vessels

36. Liberia 🇱🇷

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 4,750 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, tankers, container ships

37. Lithuania 🇱🇹

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, fishing vessels

38. Luxembourg 🇱🇺

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, oil tankers

39. Malta 🇲🇹

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 2,400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, container ships, oil tankers

40. Marshall Islands 🇲🇭

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 4,400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, tankers, container ships

41. Mauritius 🇲🇺

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Fishing vessels, general cargo

42. Moldova 🇲🇩

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 600 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, small tankers

43. Mongolia 🇲🇳

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

44. Montenegro 🇲🇪

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, fishing vessels

45. Netherlands 🇳🇱

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, offshore vessels, bulk carriers

46. New Zealand 🇳🇿

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Fishing vessels, offshore vessels

47. Nicaragua 🇳🇮

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Small general cargo, fishing vessels

48. Nigeria 🇳🇬

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Offshore supply vessels, general cargo

49. Norway 🇳🇴

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,900 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Offshore supply vessels, tankers, bulk carriers

50. Palau 🇵🇼

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 700 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

51. Panama 🇵🇦

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 8,600 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, tankers, container ships

52. Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Fishing vessels, general cargo

53. Philippines 🇵🇭

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,000 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, offshore vessels

54. Portugal 🇵🇹

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, container ships

55. Qatar 🇶🇦

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: LNG carriers, oil tankers

56. Romania 🇷🇴

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

57. Russia 🇷🇺

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 3,200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Icebreakers, bulk carriers, tankers

58. Samoa 🇼🇸

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, small bulk carriers

59. Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Oil tankers, bulk carriers

60. Seychelles 🇸🇨

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Fishing vessels, small general cargo

61. Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 800 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

62. Singapore 🇸🇬

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 4,200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Container ships, oil tankers, bulk carriers

63. Slovakia 🇸🇰

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: River cargo vessels, general cargo

64. South Africa 🇿🇦

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, offshore vessels

65. South Korea 🇰🇷

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 2,000 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, container ships, tankers

66. Spain 🇪🇸

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Fishing vessels, tankers, bulk carriers

67. Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, fishing vessels

68. St. Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 700 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

69. St. Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, tankers

70. Sweden 🇸🇪

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, ferries, offshore vessels

71. Switzerland 🇨🇭

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, tankers

72. Tanzania 🇹🇿

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 600 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

73. Thailand 🇹🇭

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 800 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

74. Togo 🇹🇬

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, tankers

75. Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Offshore vessels, general cargo

76. Turkey 🇹🇷

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,800 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, general cargo, tankers

77. Tuvalu 🇹🇻

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

78. Ukraine 🇺🇦

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

79. United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Oil tankers, bulk carriers

80. United Kingdom 🇬🇧

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,900 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, tankers, container ships

81. United States 🇺🇸

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 3,400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Tankers, bulk carriers, container ships

82. Uruguay 🇺🇾

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, fishing vessels

83. Vanuatu 🇻🇺

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 600 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

84. Venezuela 🇻🇪

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 300 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Tankers, general cargo

85. Vietnam 🇻🇳

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers, tankers

86. Yemen 🇾🇪

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, small tankers

87. Zanzibar (Tanzania) 🇹🇿

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

88. Zambia 🇿🇲

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: River vessels, small cargo ships

89. Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 50 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: River vessels, general cargo

90. Bahamas (Merchant Marine) 🇧🇸

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 1,600 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Bulk carriers, tankers, container ships

91. Antarctica (ATCM – Antarctic Treaty) 🏳️

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 30 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: White List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Research vessels, icebreakers

92. Armenia 🇦🇲

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, small bulk carriers

93. Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 400 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Tankers, general cargo

94. Belize 🇧🇿

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 500 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, small bulk carriers

95. Bhutan 🇧🇹

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 50 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Not a signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Small general cargo, fishing vessels

96. Botswana 🇧🇼

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 100 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: River vessels, small cargo ships

97. Burundi 🇧🇮

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 50 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Not a signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: Small general cargo, fishing vessels

98. Cambodia (Kingdom of) 🇰🇭

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 700 (estimate)
• Flag Type: Flag of Convenience
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: General cargo, bulk carriers

99. Central African Republic 🇨🇫

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 30 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Black List
• International Compliance: Not a signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: River vessels, small cargo ships

100. Czech Republic 🇨🇿

• Number of Registered Vessels (Estimate): 200 (estimate)
• Flag Type: National
• White/Gray/Black List Status: Gray List
• International Compliance: Signatory to SOLAS, MARPOL
• Common Vessel Types Registered: River vessels, general cargo