More Than 220 Ships Falsely Registered Under Fraudulent Flags, Doubling In 2 Years

The number of ships falsely registered under fraudulent flags has increased, doubling in less than two years which has raised serious concerns about maritime safety, security, and environmental protection.

According to a report submitted by the UK to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), over 220 ships are now falsely flagged, compared to 100 vessels two years ago.

Fraudsters are exploiting underfunded maritime authorities and geopolitical instability to keep substandard and sanctioned vessels in operation.

These vessels often use