The International Transport Workers' Federation maintains a list of 32 registries it considers to be FOC registries. In developing the list, the ITF considers "ability and willingness of the flag state to enforce international minimum social standards on its vessels," the "degree of ratification and enforcement of ILO Conventions and Recommendations," and "safety and environmental record."
FOC ship-owners are people who, for a variety of reasons all connected with making money, have chosen to give their ship a false nationality.
VOLANS registers your merchant ship, commercial vessel of any type or pleasure boat in any of our various available flags worldwide. We also offer consultations to those who need assistance.
Today Volans is TUVALU and KIRIBATI Ship Registry agent in Turkey. Both flags have fast and convenient 24-hour efficient service, 365 days a year to facilitate owners to sail their vessels within the shortest possible time. You are having efficient telecommunications, financial and legal services readily available to owners to assist them whenever and wherever necessary and no restriction on the nationality of officers or crew. Crew certification from IMO "White Listed" countries are recognized.
You can find detailed information regarding to Tuvalu Ship Registry with below link. http://www.tvship.com/
Finally you will have full Volans supports during waving of mentioned flags
Volans is PANAMA Ship Registry agent both in Turkey and UK With the aim of satisfying the demands of our clients, we work (through representation in agreements) on behalf of the government of PANAMA. Our policies include continuous updating on national and international regulations and a follow up program of all certificates issued, which guarantees the conditions of our vessels.The prices are the most competitive of the market, adjusted to the costs required by the Shipowners.
To guarantee our job, we have implemented a Quality System, based on ISO 9001 Standard via PSR and the company has also developed a Code of Ethics, which is closely followed by all PSR personnel.
You will have full Volans supports during waving of PANAMA flag when your vessels are in Turkey & UK.
Volans is AFSI and SW of Barbados Ship Registry in Turkey. In case of annual flag state and/or safety watch survey during your Barbados flag vessels call in Turkish ports our registered surveyors will perform related surveys on behalf of Registry.