WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a comprehensive, non-adjudicatory investigation into the vessel flagging practices of foreign countries, specifically targeting "flags of convenience." This inquiry aims to determine if these practices, or the competitive methods used by foreign-flagged vessel owners and operators, are creating unfavorable shipping conditions in the United States' foreign trade.

The Commission is particu . . .

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