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According to the 2024/2025 Flag State Performance Table published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the top-performing flag states across all Port State Control (PSC) regimes worldwide, based on full compliance with international maritime standards—include:
Top Performing Flag States (All-Green Indicators)
These flags demonstrated strong performance across all key criteria, including safety, environmental protection, and labor standards:
- Singapore
- Liberia
- Marshall Islands
- Malta
- Hong Kong SAR
- Japan
- Greece
These seven flag states represent over 53% of the world fleet by tonnage and consistently meet or exceed global regulatory expectations.
Other Strong Performers
These flags also show excellent compliance but may have one or two indicators not fully met:
- Bahamas
- Panama
- China (PRC)
Table: Top Performing Flag States
| Flag State | Compliance Status | Global Fleet Share |
| Singapore | All-Green | 12% |
| Liberia | All-Green | 11% |
| Marshall Islands | All-Green | 10% |
| Malta | All-Green | 8% |
| Hong Kong SAR | All-Green | 6% |
| Japan | All-Green | 4% |
| Greece | All-Green | 2% |
Table: Other Strong Performers
| Flag State | Compliance Status | Global Fleet Share |
| Bahamas | Excellent | 9% |
| Panama | Excellent | 8% |
| China (PRC) | Excellent | 7% |
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Reference: International Chamber of Shipping
