5. Where do you think lie the strengths of the German flag?

The German flag is highly respected internationally and has excellent port state control ratings.

As a strong constitutional state, because of its economic strength, with numerous bilateral maritime conventions and with a high density of representations abroad, the Federal Republic of Germany ensures a high level of legal certainty for ships under German flag, especially abroad.

With an extensive package of measures of the government, the German flag with its high subsidies and low fees has become an attractive alternative to others, especially European flags.

The Flag State Administration is on-site in Germany and available 24 hours a day.