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Chinese Lessors Use Malta Flag to Rebuild European Ship Financing
Chinese ship leasing companies are rebuilding European business by registering vessels under Malta's flag, offering aggressive rates while using EU flag administration to mitigate China-related compliance risks, according to Splash247. The strategy relies on Malta's new finance charter instrument and has put around 130 Malta-flagged ships in Chinese hands, spanning LNG carriers, containerships, tankers and bulkers.
Aug 5, 2026 1 source