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Regional countries champion tough ship registration rules

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Jolly Oro Ship waits for offloading at Mombasa Port on Dec 5, 2023. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Ships in countries in the Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa (ESNA) region will soon be registered under one standardised platform if a new policy that seeks the creation of that platform is adopted.

A common registration platform will mean ships will pay similar registration fees, adhere to a similar inspection routine and face similar strident regulations.

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