TNAG-0420-FCO40-466-Registration-of-merchant-shipping-in-Hong-Kong-1973 — Page 161

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4. One other problem that will have to be tackled is the

definition of "existing Hong Kong shipowners". The DTI have

hoisted in that this is an imprecise and possibly dangerous

phrase.

ships sailing under the Red Ensign.

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