Sentences with phrase «flag state exercises»
A ship's flag state exercises regulatory control over the vessel and is required to inspect it regularly, certify the ship's equipment and crew, and issue safety and pollution prevention documents.
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Because stateless vessels do not have a flag state, no state can exercise control over them on the high seas or provide diplomatic protection on their behalf.
For example, Donald Trump has already said those who exercise their First Amendment rights to burn the United States flag should be punished.