Perks of the Flag The Liberian registry reduced registration fees in 2000. Tonnage tax, for example, declined 75 percent, to US$ .10 per ton. The registry now advertises itself as "one of the ...

Dozens of Russian tankers have lost the ability to operate under these flags in recent weeks. The change reflects the close relationship between the US and the flag management companies of Liberia ...

Rival Liberia has overhauled the Central American nation in terms of gross tonnage in new data issued by Clarksons Research. The Liberian flag now has a 2.2m gt lead over Panama at the top of the ...