National RegistryISO: US
United States Ship Registry
Detailed registry intelligence and port state control performance records.
The maritime flag of United States is classified as a National Registry. In port state control records, it currently holds a White List status on the Paris MoU and a White List status on the Tokyo MoU. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) classifies vessels registered here under the N/A category.
Port State Control Performance
Paris MoU
European and North Atlantic region
White List
Tokyo MoU
Asia-Pacific region
White List
USCG Status
United States Coast Guard
N/A
⚓ Registration Type
United States operates as a National Registry.
National registries generally require ships to be owned by citizens or companies of that country, and often require crews to be nationals of the state.