The Process of Reflagging: The Case Study of the Transition of m/v “Viking XPRS” from Estonian to the Finnish Ship Register
Sooäär, Jüri (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023052514203
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023052514203
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The thesis is a case study of a passenger ship being transferred from the Estonian to the Finnish Ship’s Register. The aim of study was to introduce the changes in onboard documentation, such as ship´s certificates, exemptions from authorities and the required actions to comply with the regulations. Assessment of the co-operation of all involved parties was set as a secondary purpose of the study.
The financial aspects of the reflagging, recruitment and business specifics were not studied in this paper.
The reflagging process was monitored throughout, and a qualitative research method was used. The author read the relevant literature, acts and agreements, conventions, circular letters, press releases, online sources, and other documents to provide a theoretical background to the real actions.
Interviews with the senior master of the vessel and the surveyor of classification society were conducted to evaluate the process from two different angles after the ship was registered under the Finnish flag.
The author concluded that the meeting, joining state authorities, classification society, ship management group and relevant personnel from head office should be arranged as early as possible.
The planning of the reflagging days must be precise, adequate, and detailed in order to achieve the expected goals in a limited time. The corresponding planning was explained and presented in the thesis.
The financial aspects of the reflagging, recruitment and business specifics were not studied in this paper.
The reflagging process was monitored throughout, and a qualitative research method was used. The author read the relevant literature, acts and agreements, conventions, circular letters, press releases, online sources, and other documents to provide a theoretical background to the real actions.
Interviews with the senior master of the vessel and the surveyor of classification society were conducted to evaluate the process from two different angles after the ship was registered under the Finnish flag.
The author concluded that the meeting, joining state authorities, classification society, ship management group and relevant personnel from head office should be arranged as early as possible.
The planning of the reflagging days must be precise, adequate, and detailed in order to achieve the expected goals in a limited time. The corresponding planning was explained and presented in the thesis.