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gegroves · 24-10-2007, 01:54

In the Med you will find the national ensign of the country of registry of the boat flown from the stern flagstaff. The flag of the country within which you are cruising is flown on the starboard flag halyard at the mast. If the boat is registered in a country different from that of the owner/skipper (as in a charter boat or one registered in a country of (tax) convenience) then the skipper's national ensign may be flown from the port flag halyard.

The U.S. yacht ensign (having 13 white stars and a fouled anchor) must never be flown in international or foreign waters since it has no standing as a national ensign.

Check the US Power Squadron for additional information.

24-10-2007, 01:54	#6
gegroves Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: cruising Med/Turkey Boat: Wauquiez 43 PS Posts: 30	...in the Med: In the Med you will find the national ensign of the country of registry of the boat flown from the stern flagstaff. The flag of the country within which you are cruising is flown on the starboard flag halyard at the mast. If the boat is registered in a country different from that of the owner/skipper (as in a charter boat or one registered in a country of (tax) convenience) then the skipper's national ensign may be flown from the port flag halyard. The U.S. yacht ensign (having 13 white stars and a fouled anchor) must never be flown in international or foreign waters since it has no standing as a national ensign. Check the US Power Squadron for additional information. __________________ Gary S/Y Vingilot lying Marmaris/Turkey Life isn't a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, proclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!" Last edited by gegroves; 24-10-2007 at 02:17.