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Title	TRADITIONAL FLAGS--THE LONG-TERM SOLUTION?
Accession No	00656269
Authors	Senior, P
Journal Title	Fairplay Vol. 308 No. No.5483
Publication Date	19881110
Description	1-2/3p.
Abstract	While some maritime nations in northern Europe have instituted second registers or are considering them, the Netherlands is opposed to the idea of a second register and would find it politically impracticable. Instead, Netherlands politicians worked closely with shipowners during 1987-88 to develop a package aimed at alleviating some of the pressure in certain key areas of shipping. This package, which is described, incorporates tax concessions to seafarers; further studies into minimum manning requirements; investigation of the possibilities for extending the opportunities for employment of foreign seamen at lower wages; and the maintenance of the Investment Premium Regulation (IPZ). The IPZ, which is taxable, allows owners to claim an investment grant of 12.5% on each vessel over a 5-year term provided it is flagged in Holland and kept there for six years. The article concludes by discussing the conclusions and recommendations of a Dutch committee that evaluated the impact of European Community proposals upon both air and sea transport companies.
Supplemental Information	Journal article
Identifier Terms	Commission of the European Communities
Other Terms	European community; Maritime aids; Maritime policy; Ship registration
Availability	Find a library where document is available Order Document: http://worldcat.org/issn/03070220
Document Source	Maritime Technical Information Facility
TRIS Files	MRIS
Database	TRIS Online

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