
Flags of Convenience: The largest shipping registries are Panama, Liberia, Greece, Marshall Islands and the Bahamas, Approximately 6,300 sail under the Panamanian flag, making Panama the largest. The Greek-controlled fleet is at almost 90 million gross tons. The Marshall Islands is fourth with 1, 500 vessels and 37 million tons. Bahamas has 1,500 vessels at 27 million tons. Other significant flags include Cyprus and Malta
2.3.11
HMS York: Rapid Deployment Team to Benghazi
A statement from the Foreign Office said: ‘HMS York is now on its way to Benghazi to pick up any remaining British Nationals wishing to leave. Those who can travel easily to Benghazi should make their way to the port. A Rapid Deployment Team will be on board to provide consular assistance. Estimated arrival and departure times will be confirmed shortly.’
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