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November 5, 1998 SHIP SAFETY STANDARDS Flag-of-convenience myth Outdated view that open registers mean low standards diverts attention from sub-standard national registers By David Bruce THE view that so-called "flags of convenience" (FOCs) are synonymous with low standards is far from accurate and long outdated. Things may have been different years ago, but it is not the case today. True, some FOCs may fail ...... Read more on Shipping Times Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail