New information on this topic can be accessed here >The Chinese MSA is taking action against vessels that fail to properly fly the Chinese national flag.Correspondents Huatai Marine advise that they have recently dealt with a number of cases where vessels have been penalised by the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) for failing to fly, improperly flying, or flying a damaged or defiled national flag of the People’s Republic of China.In their circular PNI [2023] 08, Huatai Marine outline the legislation pertaining to the flying of the Chinese national flag, which can be read here.