In July the Paris MoU Committee published the most recent performance lists for flag States and Recognized Organizations. The Dutch flag holds the ninth position on the global prestigious 'White List'.
Consistent performance
Over the years the Dutch Flag has a consistent high ranking which is a testimony to the excellent safety and quality standards maintained by Dutch shipowners and seafarers.
A shipowner who is flying the flag of the Netherlands enjoys the best reputation in meeting highest environmental, social and safety standards. This assures a warm welcome in ports around the world and uninterrupted operational performance.
White, Grey and Black List
The “White, Grey and Black (WGB) List” presents the full spectrum of performance, from quality flags to flags with poor performance that are considered high or very high risk. The list is calculated based on the total number of inspections and detentions over a three-year rolling period for flags with at least 30 inspections during that timeframe.
In terms of flag performance, no major shifts occurred compared to the previous year. Although the overall detention rate remains relatively high, the distribution of flag States across the White, Grey, and Black categories has not changed substantially.
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Source: Paris MoU