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Its a maltese ship headed to Malta. https://archive.ph/jFtD7#selection-1429.111-1429.116

> It is then expected to continue through the Channel with its destination listed as Marsaxlokk in Malta. The authorities in Malta said that they would only accept the vessel if it got rid of its cargo beforehand.




Ships are registered in Malta as a matter of convenience. See: they don't want the cargo either.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_convenience


There’s a book capitalism and the sea that goes into more detail on this. It’s mostly a means for shipping companies to skirt regulations.




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