Originally Posted by
KiloB
Note....Vina is an ex Maersk (Maersk Humber) owned ship now registered in Botswana, she was built in 1998. Oddly she is also listed as named as Valley. Both names share the same IMO number, thus the same ship.
You do have to wonder why totally landlocked countries are able to register ships!?
Flag of convenience. There are thousands of ships that are owned by companies and shell companies who use FoC's. Generally means less inspections, less rigidity in safety and crew welfare / wages. Explained in more detail here
Flags of Convenience - The scourge of maritime (International transport Workers Federation)