Choosing a vessel’s flag is one of the most critical decisions a shipowner, operator, or financier will make. This choice has profound consequences for commercial operations, liability exposure, financial viability, and global compliance. Understanding your legal position, regulatory obligations, and finance-party requirements is paramount to mitigating risk and ensuring operational success.

The choice of registry dictates the legal framework governing the vessel. It directly impacts safety standards, crew requirements, pollution liability, and the vessel’s treatment in foreign ports (Port State Control). A “wrong” or poorly considered flag can expose owners to significant commercial and financial risks, including vessel detention, financing complications, and exclusion from certain trades.

Determining the “right” flag is complicated, depending on the vessel’s type, age, intended trade, and financing structure. The rights and security of mortgagees (banks) are heavily dependent on the laws of the flag state, making registry selection a core issue in any ship finance transaction. The liability of owners is often dictated by the international conventions the flag state has (or has not) ratified.

Expect scrutiny from charterers, insurers, and Port State Control. An uncooperative or poorly-rated registry can lead to costly delays, higher insurance premiums, and operational restrictions.

The seminar will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participants to join either physically or virtually. Please note that physical participation is limited.

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Time Schedule

Time : 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Date  : 27th November 2025 (Thursday)

Booking Instructions:

• Please register for our event as indicated below. Also indicate it you are joining physically/ virtually.  We will send you registration confirmation by email/SMS.
• Materials will be provided at the time of the session.
• There is no fee for attending the above event.

For Physical participation 

• Advance booking is recommended.
• Bookings are made on First come first serve basis.
• Priority is given to Past/Present Clients in Booking.

For Registration:

Mr. Md. Monir Hossain

Manager [Communication & HR]

Mobile: (+) 88 01788626815

Email:  monir@rahmansc.com      

www.rahmansc.com

Click here to Register

Organized By:

Rahman’s Chambers 

Headquarters 
Suite 5B, 4th Floor

Ataturk Tower, 22, Kemal Ataturk Avenue 
Banani C/A, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.
 communication@rahmansc.com
Phone: +8809678662666

Phone: +8809678662666

www.rahmansc.com